Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection Quotes

“It's strange how technology enhances life and diminishes it at the same time.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“The thought-gathering was her idea. Now, six months later, I am still trying to gather them, but it's no use. They are shadow puppets, gray wisps flitting through my brain, and they refuse to be caught.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“But, as my first boss used to say, half the battle is just showing up The other half is preparing the best you can with the information you have.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“The beauty of working for yourself is that you can make your own hours and set your own schedule. The danger lies in turning into a total slacker.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“I suppose when you know someone your whole life, it never occurs to you to ask them questions about their past. It would feel weird, like you were interviewing them for a magazine, or like you were just being nosy. Mostly, you assume you already know everything about them. But, as I'm learning, everyone has their secrets.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“Peg's never mentioned my father. I bet you never asked. Nope, never have. Do it! Then we can go out for Cuban food and celebrate your heritage. Alright, I guess… Hasta la vista baby Yeah yeah”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“I couldn't think straight anymore. I spent so much time giving advice to my clients and helping them make decisions that I was too burnt out to deal with my own stuff.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“My brain felt like a school bus full of rowdy kids, pushing, fighting, stealing each other's lunches--I don't know what the hell they were doing in there, but I wanted them to shut up and give me some peace. I guess that's why I don't drive a school bus.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3

“He looked so smug, so full of himself that I just wanted to slap him. Okay, I was a little on edge; I needed to keep walking.”
― Barbara Venkataraman, Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3