I'm still here, bitches. And I know everything." -A

Here you go, dear."" The corners of Mrs. Colbert's mouth curled up. "You like meat, don't you?" Emily blinked. Was it her, or did that statement seem...loaded? She checked Issac for his reaction, but he was innocently selecting a roll from a wicker basket. "Uh, thanks." Emily said, pulling the platter toward her. She did like meat. The kind you, um, eat.

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is the quintessential dysfunctional family.

It's not fun to keep secrets, but sometimes you have to do it to protect yourself. And to protect people around you. - Meredith, p112

Hide and seek was my favorite game with Melissa. You want to know why? I always won.

Toby twisted around. "Boo." Emily screamed.

For me, writing for younger audiences and writing for adults uses two different halves of my brain.