Writers say many true things about their own experiences with publicity and promotion.

Plot is a literary convention. Story is a force of nature.

So many problems are solved simply by knowing enough verbs.

That's the great thing about doing good: Anyone can do it, any time, no waiting periods or batteries required.

Sometimes writers say true things about the overall nature of publicity, promotion, and the publishing industry; but alas, not always.

If you ask 20 different readers why they read, they will all be right.

If there is no willingness to use force to defend civil society, it's civil society that goes away, not force.

If this power could be used for good, it wouldn't be this power.

Didn't need the user icon to know you're white and male.

I believe God put that itchy spot on our backs just exactly where we can't reach it in order to encourage us be nice to each other.

I have to go make books. Sorry about that.

Look, let me just say it: He was hot. A nonhot boy stares at you relentlessly and it is, at best, awkward and, at worst, a form of assault. But a hot boy . . . well.

Sister?” Jessie Kay scowled. “Do I really look like his sister? I clearly come from grade-A stock while his ancestors made a few poor choices along the way.

Let the dark side of another does not affect our peaceful life.

The Dracula movies are probably some of the most famous and enduring ones there are and I am very grateful to them, for sure.

I love macaroni and cheese. I could eat it every meal of the day.

I'm a track star running through life, chasing my dream.

I used to get a shiver if I thought about holding balloons, because I was scared of floating away.

There's something about love that builds up and is creative. There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive. So love your enemies.

I write fiction and I'm told it's autobiography, I write autobiography and I'm told it's fiction, so since I'm so dim and they're so smart, let them decide what it is or it isn't.

Even beyond sexuality, I'm generally interested in identity.