Terry A. O'Neal

“we inhale life and exhale words. that's just what writers' do--”

“Share your dreams and they will be inspired. Plant seeds of knowledge and they will grow and reproduce beyond measure.”

“It’s easy to get caught up in where the world is going and lose sight of the direction we were headed.”

“Maybe she will be broken forever. but if it is so, she will adorn it with radiant elegance; and all that man will ever discern is her effortless grace and the softness of her smile.”

“Carry out your literary dream, no matter how unlikely it may seem...”

“Yes, it is true that beauty is only skin deep, and internal loveliness resonates to the outside; but deep down inside every woman secretly longs to possess the allure of a royal queen.”

“An individual's perception is their reality colored in the shades they desire--not necessarily the color that it is.”

“I believe that all of us have a little bit of "crazy" in us, even if just a pinch. It could manifest out of extreme enthusiasm, foolish behavior or downright insanity. Aside from its legal concept, insanity or "crazy" is a personality trait, a neurotic emotional state that can surprisingly be beneficial to us in many ways--especially when it comes to creativity, increasing consciousness, as well as problem-solving. However, when your crazy outweighs your rationale, it is definitely time to seek professional help.”

“Everyone will not favor you or respect your beliefs, passion and purpose--so be it. But do not allow the views of others to hinder your quest. Remain steadfast.”

“My spirit has been around far longer than my soul--I've lived several lifetimes already. And one this novel has been written, I will have lived several more.”

“To my fellow writers' I say, 'Write. Build an imaginary world like nobody's watching.”

“Wednesday had come and gone in a single breath. As I dreamt of divine love, Picasso, and a vast field of gold, a new dawn had already begun.”

“All I ever really wanted to do was arouse souls through my writing and enjoy my journey to becoming one with myself and with the world.”

“life weighs heavy upon my shoulders and patience starts wearing thin, it is divine hope and dreams which sustain me, pushing me forth against the wind.”