“'Changes in Latitudes' began when I was looking at a photograph of a s...” — Will Hobbs Quote

“'Changes in Latitudes' began when I was looking at a photograph of a sea turtle swimming underwater. I had such a strong feeling for the beauty of this ancient creature, at home in the sea. On the spot, I wanted to swim with that turtle. I began to imagine a character who would do just that.”

“My seventeen years of teaching inform my sense of audience in every line I write.”

“I do have two wonderful awards from the Western Writers of America, one for 'Beardance' and the other for 'Far North.' The award is called the Spur, and the plaques really do have spurs on them!”

“There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.”

“Beauty is merciless. You do not look at it, it looks at you and does not forgive.”

“Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder.”