"The novel is a dream you can hold in your hand."

"Fear is the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown."

"The thing under the bed waiting to grab your ankle isn't necessarily a monster. Maybe it's just a ghost of your own fear, waiting to be acknowledged."

"Writing is a lonely profession. And that's okay. Because sometimes, the best company is yourself."

"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work."