...[Y]ou have an inner strength that makes it possible for you to do things other people couldn't even begin to think of doing.

Cats can do whatever they want, whenever they want, without regard to what anyone says or does. Rather like Princesses.

Hurt leads to bitterness, bitterness to anger, travel too far that road and the way is lost.

She has her gown nicely in place tonight, doesn't she? Black velvet and sparkles, not a thread left hanging. Clever girl, this city. Even the sky is her friend.

Might have, could have, may have, should have—the haves and have nots reduced to pointless possibilities.

You can get away with breaking all of the other rules at least once in a while, but you can't get away with breaking this one. Readers will accept almost anything from you if you don't make them feel they have wasted their time and money. Remember, you can bore readers in a lot of different ways. It doesn't necessarily take a dearth of action; too much action can get you the same result. Everything in writing, like in life, requires balance.

I want to kick-start your imagination and let you discover the places it can take you.