We are going to hell together. But we're coming back alive. Don't forget that.

...Don't insult readers by questioning the extent of their imaginations. Most need only to be nudged to solve a good mystery.

I play to win and if it looks like I've lost, its only because its not over yet.

I cadged a complimentary green matchbook with a gold bird icon from the Bell canning jar. Later we'd use the matches to light our spliffs. My fingertips tapped the stem to the gizmo that dinged a bell. Nobody came out. Wrong signal, so I did two bell rings. No response prompted me to tap out a series of bell rings.

I write characters that are ultimately flawed. Individual morality motivates character action. They all have a different view of right and wrong. Regardless of the setting, location, period, or gender, everybody has their own moral compass.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow brings an exotic blend of action and adventure that captures the colorful characters and spirit of the first movie.