Of the first seven novels I wrote, numbers four and five were published. Numbers one, two, three, six, and seven, have never seen the light of day... and rightly so.

Dream big but think small.

I spent the first twenty years of my writing career preparing for the mystery genre, which is my favorite literary form.

I focus on the writing and let the rest of the process take care of itself. I've learned to trust my own instincts and I've also learned to take risks.

Kinsey was never a lawyer. She's strictly blue collar.

The critical lessons in life hold sway whether you like it or not.

There are days when none of us can bear it, but the good comes around again. Happiness is seasonal, like anything else. Wait it out. There are people who love you. People who can help.