Quotes from Andrew McAleer

CARLY PHILLIPS There is no substitute for hard work, i.e., sitting down at the computer and writing no matter what you feel like doing instead.

We quote from books. Movies are made from books. Musicals are made from books. Much of our religion and spiritual belief comes from books. Books can help us understand who we are and why we do what we do and think what we think. Books teach us about life and humanity. Sometimes books can remind us we can overcome all that life throws at us. Books entertain us, and I cannot imagine a life without books.

Trends come and go, and if you try to latch onto a trend it will likely be passé by the time you have completed your manuscript.

There is a big difference between being lonely and being alone. I am alone when I write, but I am rarely lonely.