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When I write, I try to represent the voices of people I've known who had no voice.

The only thing worse than unrealized hope is no hope.

So what if you believe it can__ be done. Stop trying to prevent those who do believe from reaching for the stars.

The only way that your work will truly find an audience is if it is genuine.

If you keep looking back, you'll never be able to move forward. You're the only one who can stop yourself from your own success.

I love every single character in my books. Killing a character of causes me physical pain... It's like ripping a band-aid off too fast.

Write what you feel like writing at first without worrying about how it sounds. That's what second drafts are for. Enjoy the first one!

When you're sick, you can never get your mind straight. But if you're passionate and sick, you'll find a way to write down something.

Don't be afraid of your own imagination. No matter what you write, there's always someone out there who will appreciate it.

A good editor fixes. A superb editor fixes without ruining the original message of your book as a superb translator does as well.

Watching TV helps me come up with a lot of new ideas. Psychological and mystery help me the most because of how thought provoking they are!

Don't let anyone tell you your idea is stupid. Do you know how many successful people had people tell them that, and they still made it?

Fall is the season of beauty and delicious food. Be grateful for the change of scenery, and try observing it to get more book ideas.

Don't wonder why your time hasn't come yet. When you plant a seed, it always takes a while to grow. Don't be hasty. Think, plan, hustle.

Writing is about freedom. It may become precious and fleeting at any time. Don't let anybody shackle down your wings with doubt.

Do you know what the best thing about a conscience is? You can never mute it. It's an unlimited stream of ideas flowing into your mind.

Wishful thinking isn't particularly bad. Without it, how would you paint happy ideas inside your mind? Don't be so cynical.

Muse__ creations are predominately lyrical often resulting in poetic sonnets and fairytale like art.