Coleridge wrote, "Dreams are no shadows, but the very substances and calamities of my life.

Talent is a gift that can be given, and it can be taken away. We have to appreciate that.

Life is like a novel. It's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page.

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.

Don't give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don't listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself.

I’m tired of the lies and the cheating, and the broken promises that were never meant to be kept.

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.