I love Twitter. It doesn't keep me from writing and I think it's a really convenient scapegoat when the truth is that the real issue is self-control. I am totally fine admitting i have none. I'm not going to blame Twitter for affecting my writing. And also, Twitter doesn't affect my writing.

That the question of likability even exists in literary conversations is odd. It implies that we are engaging in a courtship. When characters are unlikable, they don’t meet our mutable, varying standards. Certainly we can find kinship in fiction, but literary merit shouldn’t be dictated by whether we want to be friends or lovers with those about whom we read.

I never imagined that I would be the kind of person who is recognized when I am out and about just living my life.

In truth, feminism is flawed because it is a movement powered by people and people are inherently flawed.

Most of the time, writing is a lot of fun, and not a small amount of self-medication.

My dad is a workaholic so I take after him in this respect.

Oftentimes, when a woman demands accountability, respect, or consideration, she is crazy or nagging or whatever.