I have rewritten — often several times — every word I have ever published. My pencils outlast their erasers. Vladimir Nabokov
I still like the relationship part of any story. You don't want your character to figure everything out and then at the end of the day, go home and eat soup from a can by herself. Lisa Gardner
Every time I start writing a book, I have the same thought for weeks or months: Writing a book is an impossible task. Gabino Iglesias
I am so grateful to be a writer. I hope every child grows up and finds something to do that will seem important and that will seem precious. Happy living and, especially, happy playing. Cynthia Rylant
"In fiction, you can sometimes tell the truth better." John Nardizzi, author (and investigator for the Innocence Project)