"It takes me forever to say my prayers these days, but I don't care, because this time around, I want to make sure God doesn't have to do any guesswork."

"I'm a fast writer."

"Few writers are willing to admit writing is autobiographical."

"Can't nothing make your life work if you ain't the architect."

"I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships - between lovers families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other."

"My stories are character driven."

"There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, your flaws, anything that makes the work seem like a fluke and not seem worthy of all the attention it's getting."