An emotion is a thought, yes, an idea, but it is also a sensation, an ache in your body. Desire, love, hate, fear, repulsion - you feel these things in your muscle and bones, not just in your mind.

The interior of a teenager’s mind is an endless war between Stupid and Clever.

At some point as adults we cease to be our parents' children and we become our children's parents instead.

You know, being confident isn't the same as being right.

Good stories are driven by conflict, tension, and high stakes.

There is no absolute beginning to any story, after all. There is only the moment you begin watching.

Well, I outline fanatically. I am a long thinker and a slow writer, though I am trying to get faster.