Conciseness is underrated
I always say that teenagers are the first to know if you're pandering to them.
You're not the kind of person who smiles for nothing, Colie. I have to earn every one.
There are worse addictions than reality TV, chocolate and coffee.
Maybe it was just part of growing up with someone. Once you have a rhythm and stay with it long enough, it's not hard to find again.
I have SO many books I didn't sell. Some my agent rejected outright, others made it all the way to my editor to be turned away. Not everything is a winner, which is tough when you've devoted eight or nine months of your life to something.