I think, above all, the characters in my novels feel universal to the readers.

It's a full moon here tonight, which makes me think of you. Because, I know that no matter what I am doing or where I am, this moon will always be the same size as yours, half a world away.

Always listen to your heart, because even though its on your left side, its always right.

That's what dating is for, after all - to learn if you're compatible with someone.

You should be kissed everyday, every hour, every minute.

I don't know. I really don't. While I was in the living room, I kept asking myself what I really wanted in life." She squeezed his hand. "And do you know what the answer was? The answer was that I wanted two things. First, I want you. I want us. I love you and I always have.

If hers are the stars in the nighttime sky, mine are the haunted empty spaces in between.