You are who you are, whether you like it or not, so why not like it?

But surprises were nothing new to her. Like opening a can of mushroom soup and finding tomato instead; be grateful and eat it anyway.

Stability was overrated. Crises and adventures, on the other hand, could actually teach you something.

He'd always been fascinated by her, drawn to her the way curious people are always drawn to things they don't understand.

My favorite books are the ones that make me smile for hours after reading them. I want that for my readers, for the sweetness to linger. Sort of like chocolate, but without the calories

Don't let anyone see your vulnerable spots. Once they knew how to hurt you, they would do it again and again.

She accepted it from then on. Books liked her. Books wanted to look after her.