As they spoke, the only thing I could think about was that scene from Julius Caesar where Brutus stabs him in the back. Et tu, Eric?

I might kiss you. I might be bad at it. That's not possible.

You should not complain, it's not attractive.

In the blink of an eye, something happens by chance - when you least expect it - sets you on a course that you never planned, into a future you never imagined.

I'd like to be remembered not only for my body of work but also for specific novels. Ideally, I want to be remembered in the same way as Stephen King, who defined and exemplified excellence in the horror genre in the late 20th and early 21st century.

I'll admit that it's not easy to get an agent, but becoming successful in anything requires perseverance.

Proximity bred familiarity, and familiarity bred comfort.