“Ending a series is a difficult one .......where should a story that you have followed for so long end? When do you step away from the characters and let the readers decide their fate from there? When they can stand on their own is my only answer for that.”

“Ending a series is a difficult one .......where should a story that you have followed for so long end? When do you step away from the characters and let the readers decide their fate from there? When they can stand on their own is my only answer for that.”

“For writers, handing a manuscript off to an editor is like walking into a parole hearing. You’ve done the time but wonder if it’s going to satisfy the judge.”

“Bring on the controversy. I write real life. It's harsh and sometimes gritty, but it's real. Why should we tip toe around that?”

“I wish I could read my books over for the first time to see what you guys see.”

“I like to read and write because it is the ONLY thing that takes my mind off of the real world and my spinning worries. It is a time I can be free of anxiety, worry, and stress. When my life gets hectic I HAVE to read and write or I'll drown.”

“The voices in my head wouldn't shut up, so I let them write their story.”

“It's about quality, not quantity. It's about the memories, the bond, the love. It's about the heart.”

“What's cheaper than a gallon of gas? An ebook. Save a dollar, stay home and read!”

“I've learned to let my characters speak and act the way they want to! I've tried to interfere but they just get angry at me and throw big rocks.”

“...ending a book with a sequel in such a way that the reader still has faith in the characters and in the writer. That's finesse.”

“Ending a series is a difficult one .......where should a story that you have followed for so long end? When do you step away from the characters and let the readers decide their fate from there? When they can stand on their own is my only answer for that.”