“I love short stories.”

“There’s no perfect way to write.”

“Just get the story down.”

“Believe in your story.”

“Fiction was my first love.”

“Tell the story you own.”

“Everyone can tell stories.”

“Don't try to please anyone.”

“Trust your own voice.”

“Don't write to make money.”

“Words are spiritual portals”

“Everyone has a story within them.”

“I was determined to finish the book.”

“Set achievable writing goals.”

“Always assume knowledge.”

“I can’t not write.”

“Be open to your story changing.”

“We are all stories.”

“My business is to write the story.”

“I’ve amassed over 200 submission rejections.”