Quotes by Ellen Hopkins

I dont believe in God, dont believe in the devil. Unless you want to count my mother. She might be Satans sister, I suppose.

Something stirred beneath my skin, some being inside Id only suspected existed, demon or angel, I couldnt say.

I Want to ShoutLeave me alone!Whats wrong with you?Dont you remember who I am? Who you are?This is not a fathers love! I want to scream, Cant you see what you are doing to me? What youve done to me? What youve made of me? I want to cry out, I am your little girl. I am not your girlfriend. I am not your whore. I am not my fucking mother! But he is on top of me and my shout is silenced. He is inside of me and my scream stays there too. He is finished. And I dont cry out, but I do cry a bucket of silent tears. He slithers away and at last, I quietly sob

Not even Carol knows firsthand how it feels to be hurt in such a way by someone whos supposed to protect you

For short term relaxation, I take a hot tub. Its my best way to unblock writers block, too. For a bit longer relaxation, I enjoy camping. Just being in the wilderness, with no phones or computers or anything I have to do really refreshes my spirit.

Christmas is far and away my favorite holiday. I love everything about it, from the event that inspired it, hoping for a white one, to wrapping presents. But mostly I love having family and friends gathered, and sharing traditions.

And at some point I would like to talk my publisher into doing an anthology of my poetry alongside some teen readers poetry. It would be fun, and really wonderful to get their stuff out there.

“The truth is, I dont have a real clue what love is - how to find it, how to give it. Once upon a time I thought I knew.”

“A breeze blows up, touching my cheek like a little childs kiss. It flutters a piece of paper. Trash, out there? Must belong to one of us. We move closer, and when I reached for it, I find...... a perfect paper airplane.”

“Happiness, you see, its just an illusion of Fate, a heavenly sleight of hand designed to make you believe in fairy tales. But theres no happily ever after. Youll only find happy endings in books. Some books.”

“Real love finds you once, if youre lucky.”

“You were a summer gift, one Ill always treasure. You were a dream I never wanted to wake up from. You opened my eyes to things Ill never really see. Youre the best thing that will ever happen to me.”

“This time when we kiss, I feel it in the pit of my stomach, I feel it in my heart. And I realize love isnt about sex. Its about connection.”

“God is love, she said. And he respects love, whether its between a parents, and child, a man and woman, or friends. I dont think he cares about religion one little bit. Live your life right. Love with all your heart. Dont hurt others, and help those in need. That is all you need to know. And dont worry about heaven. If it exists, youll be welcome.”