“No, son. Timeric doesn’t mean I have cancer.” #writing

“When you are out of money, it only means you can’t buy things with money, not that you are denied happiness.” #writing

I’m doing something weird. If you come up to me at C3 and say “I want a free book.” No alterations.) I’ll give you a book. if you say, “I want to get drunk,” I’ll buy you a drink (your choice–one.). Assuming you aren’t already or near being drunk–my call. #writing #reading #books #mdc3con

“If the writer wants to build suspense or tension, they should go out and kill the reader. Make everyone else wonder.” #writing

“The problem with offspring is they grow up to be ‘those people’.” #writing

Writing isn’t so much about revealing character, as it is about either affirming or subverting it. #writing

“Nine times out of ten may be good odds, but it’s the one time that will kill you.” #writing

“Always pander to a panda. It suppresses the animal’s innate pandemonium.” #writing #throwawayline

“If you ‘roll with it’ you’re already wrapped around the thing you’re rolling with.” #writing #throwawayline

Are you going to a conference/convention in 2026? Is it worth it? I reccoment Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity for readers/writers/authors/wannabes. #conference #writing

“Many humans would prefer to serve than lead because they have never been equal to anyone but those who serve, the servants. Only the arrogant want to lead. Not because they have better ideas, but because they their egos are enough to voice their opinions.” #writing

“We create our own monsters, let them run free, and then complain.” #writing

“He was between a rock and a hard place—marriage and lust.” #writing #throwawayline

“In the grand scheme of things, humans make more stupid mistakes than any known species.” #writing #life

“Some people’s title point out the lies they tell.” #writing

I got a great review of “The Cat and the Warlock” in the email today. #writing #book

“If the world suddenly ended tomorrow, would you even care?” #writing

“Looking back at the past, all he saw was chaos and pain. He vowed he would do more.” #writing #flashfiction

People would rather talk to you in person/phone because they either can’t form a meaningful sentence, or believe a con is better attempted verbally. That’s why I ignore all phone calls. If you have a serious offer, send me a singable contract, which my lawyer will review. #writing #publishing #spam

“Your fears attract the things you fear. Well, not really, but you’ll be so afraid, you’ll see what you fear everywhere you look.” #writing

“Any god who demands perfection, isn’t perfect. Any god who pardons everyone he likes isn’t a god.” #writing

“Perfection is left to the gods. Too bad there are none.” #writing

“He’s like the guy who declares he never throws stones, until he does.” #writing #throwawayline

“Do not assume someone has power just on their say-so, or others telling you they have it. Agreeing is complicity in belief.” #writing

“We’ve all been trained to fear something non-specific. That is the type of fear that paralyzes you, and allows others to control you.” #writing