While I find inspiration in real life, the actual stories are, thankfully, works of fiction - which, given the considerable turmoil in my character's lives, is probably a good thing!

Life was messy. Always had been and always would be and that was just the way it was, so why bother complaining? You either did something about it or you didn’t, and then you lived with the choice you made.

Sometimes you have to be apart from people you love, but that doesn't make you love them any less. Sometimes you love them more.

People want to believe that every marriage is perfect balance but it isn't. One person always loves more deeply than the other

My wife, my family, my friends - they've all taught me things about love and what that emotion really means. In a nutshell, loving someone is about giving, not receiving.

I know the Lord has a plan for us all, but sometimes, I just don't understand what the message can be.

Yes... it wasn't over, it still isn't over.