A.E. Murphy > A.E.'s Quotes

“GIRL, write YOUR book dammit.
Who cares what people think?
If writers in the past cared what other people thought we'd still be glossing over 'inappropriate' kissing scenes.
Break the fucking rules.
Push yourself to the edge.
Show the world what YOU can do.
This is YOUR book. YOUR blood and guts.
AND, don't you EVER, EVER, write one single line for SOMEONE ELSE.”
― Madeline Sheehan

“I think literature is best when it's voicing what we would prefer not to talk about.”
― Rick Moody

“I’m genuinely grateful, Mr Price. Don’t mistake my lack of worship as disrespect.”
― A.E. Murphy, Distraction

“There what is?” I purse my lips, trying not to smile. “The moment you steal my heart,”
― A.E. Murphy, Broken

“Footprints are an amazing thing, even the ones you can’t see. They make you wonder who’s walked right where you’re walking. Who’s travelled this same path? What were their concerns? Who did they love? Are they still alive?”
― A.E. Murphy, Broken