People talk about books that write themselves, and it's a lie. Books don't write themselves. It takes thought and research and backache and notes and more time and more work than you'd believe.

The irritating question they ask us -- us being writers -- is: "Where do you get your ideas?"

The irritating question they ask us -- us being writers -- is: "Where do you get your i

Sometimes you do things you regret, but there's nothing you can do about them. Times change. Doors close behind you. You move on.

Perhaps it is true that all that happens is in accordance with Your will, and thus it is good. But sometimes You leave blood on Your instruments.

As we write we summon little demons.

Each loved one went silently down

You must train your intuition-you must trust the small voice inside you which tells you exactly what to say what to decide.

Honestly, I'm just trying to live day to day

I actually believe that a lot of what people call originality has to do with persistence in the craft.

Libraries help you to dream!

Understanding the fact that we are essentially water is the key to uncovering the mysteries of the universe.

It's strange how parts come along, how life lives us, and what we get to do with the abilities that are given us.

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.

What draws friends together does not conform to the laws of nature.

It is up to us to cultivate our garden.