“What are the five products you want to focus on? Get rid of the rest, because they’re dragging you down. They’re turning you into Microsoft. They’re causing you to turn out products that are adequate but not great.”
― Steve Jobs
― Steve Jobs
“bien, je ne voyais là qu’une espèce végétale qui m’était inconnue, rien de plus intéressant qu’une fleur en devenir. J’avais grandi dans une maison, mes parents avaient toujours aimé jardiner et j’adorais leurs parterres, même si mon ballon de football y avait fait bien des dégâts. Pour moi, il était tout à fait naturel de trouver un verre, un peu d’eau, et de me promettre de trouver un pot et du terreau dans la journée pour permettre à la plante de survivre, si jamais”
― Volubile
― Volubile
“overwhelmed his mind’s eye and Aurellia’s words voice echoed inside. “Without Mara, without her, you will live an endless life of loneliness and sorrow.” He shook his head and tossed off the dark words, telling himself that for now they were young and many years remained ahead for them. Her concerned eyes sent him a question, and he came to her side and held her hand. “Everything will be fine. We’re home and together—we can rest now.” But Talis knew nothing of their world would ever be the”
― Dragon Mage
― Dragon Mage
“one. It’s the best. Mommy likes them, too. I like when Mommy plays with the cars and me. The red is her best. Today she sits on the couch staring at the wall. The green car flies into the rug. The red car follows. Then the yellow. Crash! But Mommy doesn’t see. I do it again. Crash! But Mommy doesn’t see. I aim the green car at her feet. But”
― Grey
― Grey
“and Dad, for their unending support and confidence; and to all of my husband’s family for being wonderful cheerleaders. Skeleton’s Key is my toughest novel to date, and I relied heavily on Dr. Erin Barnhart, Deputy Medical Examiner for the state of Mississippi. Thank you for your patience and eagerness to answer questions and for putting so much time into my writing. Many thanks to the Natchez Historical Society for its guidance in getting the historical details correct. I have to thank my good friend Kristine Kelly for her faith my writing and her diligence”
― Skeleton's Key
― Skeleton's Key
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