I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.

I want to push the fast-forward button until I get back to happy.

You've been killing me inside and I don't want to die like this.

My stories are character driven.

Folks want to glow, to leave their worries and dead skin behind.

There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, your flaws, anything that makes the work seem like a fluke and not seem worthy of all the attention it's getting.

I'm not trying to be a middle aged centerfold, I just want to look at myself naked and not be disgusted.