Something brushed his leg, and he gazed down into the face of Pippi Tucker. The theme from Jaws raced through his head.

sometimes knowing when to give up is the real test of character... -annabelle granger

Figure out what depletes you creatively and get it out out of your life. (This doesn't apply to spouse and kids.) Give yourself permission to put garbage on the screen. A lot of days it's the only way you'll be able to keep going. You can clean it up later.

I take every opportunity I can to speak to librarians.

Ironic, isn't it, what religion does to people?" "I guess it's more ironic what people do to religion.

There’s no accounting for the mysteries of the human heart

Be quiet, or I swear to God I'll take you right here