Once you get into the world of dystopia, it's hard to avoid plagiarism, because other people have had such powerful visions.

Writing about magic is harder than writing about spies because you're dealing with something that doesn't really exist.

I enjoy scaring people.

If you let other people do it for you, they will do it to you.

There is freedom in forgiveness, and it's not that hard to do once you get into the habit.

I believe that, by and large, people are good and everybody you meet is more likely to surprise you in a positive way than in a negative way.