“I think people need hope when times are tough. I think they also need escape and adventure and fantasy. Books are like cheap mini vacations.”

“If I propose to myself and myself says yes, I get to have the cake, right? I love me, so I’m thinking 12 tiers.”

“There is so much more to marriage than who makes the money. Some of the hardest parts don't come with a paycheck.”

“I confess... if I typo a Facebook post I will edit it. I know it's only Facebook but it's an editing sickness.”

“Life is too short to dwell in the negativity all the time.”

“Indie publishing lets me feed my inner control freak.”

“Does talking to yourself in the voice of your fictional character count as being social?”

“When people get into their 30s plus "boyfriend" sounds weird...if you really think about it. Instead, I think we should universally start using the term "manfriend" or "snookie bookie cuddles pie".”

“I look at life as an adventure. Each new chapter brings new opportunities.”

“I'm like a stray cat. If you feed me, I don't leave.”

“If I want to dress up like Princess Leia and lightsaber fight the clone army in my living room, well the Han Solo in my life is just going to have to accept it.”