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“choice in every moment. Where will I place my attention? What do I hold sacred? Whom can I love right now? -Fred Small   We design our lives through the power of choices. -Richard Bach”
― Dr. Michelle Dawson, The Dash Factor: Where Purpose is Revealed and Destiny is Fulfilled

“believing, Jody Hotchkiss (Onward!), David Grossman, Helen Heller, and the tireless Chandler Crawford. I am grateful and indebted to every single person at Riverhead Books. In particular, I want to thank Susan Petersen Kennedy and Geoffrey Kloske for their faith in this story. My heartfelt thanks also go to Marilyn Ducksworth, Mih-Ho Cha, Catharine Lynch, Craig D. Burke, Leslie Schwartz, Honi Werner, and Wendy Pearl. Special thanks to my sharp-eyed copy editor, Tony Davis, who misses nothing, and, lastly, to my talented editor, Sarah McGrath, for her patience, foresight, and guidance. Finally, thank you, Roya.”
― Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns

“He must be ’bout nine pounds.” She breathed in wonderment.”
― Joan Vassar, Black

“The Severed Nose. What would you do if you came home one evening and found a severed nose lying on a plate on your dining room table?   Disposal. Frank, a self-proclaimed scumbag, is hired to murder an old man...but the old bastard just won't DIE!!!   Elrod McBugle on the Loose. A comedy for kids (and adults who were warped as kids).   Out of Whack. A coming-of-age comedy about love, friendship, and the realization that trying to yank somebody's panties off in a passionate manner can only lead to wedgies.   How to Rescue a Dead Princess. A ridiculous spoof of fantasy novels. Lots and lots and lots of jokes, but I'm willing to admit that it perhaps tries a bit too”
― Jeff Strand, Cyclops Road