I'm really interested in the idea of anomynity and familiarity. And sunglasses, you know, are so indicatitve of that. I mean, they're worn by some people to hide themselves. But they're also a fashion statement, meant to be noticed. So there's a dichotomy there.

Self respect, Colie. If you don't have it, the world will walk all over you.

And no relationship is perfect, ever. There are always some ways you have to bend, to compromise, to give something up in order to gain something greater.

funny how a beautiful song could tell such a sad story

I wondered if it was really because he cared about me, or if now I was just another challenge.

There were so many levels to the unknown, from safe to dangerous to outright nebulous, scariest of all.

I think readers are just looking for things that maybe they recognize or can relate to in the books.