If you don't like my book, write your own. If you don't think you can write a novel, that ought to tell you something. If you think you can, do. No excuses. If you still don't like my novel, find a book you do like. Life is too short to be miserable. If you do like my novels, I commend your good taste.

Trouble is said to be good for an artist's soul but almost never is.

Intuition is a suspension of logic due to impatience.

Don't hope more than you're willing to work.

I believe that we often disguise pain through ritual and it may be the only solace we have.

Nothing is unnatural - just untried.

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.