“You never get one hundred percent odds, Sam. But your cards are fucking aces.” — Heidi Cullinan Football Copy Share Image
“Louisa raised an eyebrow. "Is he—how shall I put it delicately—a simple man?” — Heidi Cullinan Delicately Copy Share Image
“Virgins are a rare breed anywhere, but at your age, you’re practically a unicorn.” — Heidi Cullinan Unicorn Copy Share Image
“This story is about how we undid those complications and got ourselves the rest of our happy ever after anyway.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“My anger and sadness was my ocean, and I couldn’t carry it. Not anymore. No one could really love me. Not when… — Heidi Cullinan Anger Copy Share Image
“Get out there in the wide world and see for yourself. Find out if you’re pathetic, or if it’s what people told… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Because the wheel wasn’t about you. The wheel wasn’t about anyone. It was just a damn wheel. It was as Randy said—you… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“moments of something this good, this unexpected and off his usual path, they always dredged up old shit, like somehow happiness came… — Heidi Cullinan Grief Copy Share Image
“That would probably kill me, so I knew he was exaggerating, but it made me feel soft inside. Nervous too, but soft.… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“How did I know? Paul, I've known since you were eight and I caught you masturbating in front of the TV to… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Absolutely no slouching, Ed. You're the frame. You're the stem to my flower. Quit giving me crooked pictures and wilted flowers.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“As his inner masochist came to bloom against the door of Cooper’s trailer, Chenco felt like he’d pulled his chest cavity wide… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I know you. He didn’t dare speak the words out loud, but he willed Gordy to hear the furious vows of his… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“He gave himself to them completely, with no guilt, no shame, no reservation, and in that surrender he found a quiet, shining… — Heidi Cullinan Finding yourself Copy Share Image
“After several minutes, Ed said, his voice raspy and spent, "You okay, Laur?" Laurie, his bones melted, his muscles slack, his heart… — Heidi Cullinan Heart pounding Copy Share Image
“What’s wrong with me?” “Nothing is wrong with you.” “There’s so much wrong with me.” Skylar clung to him. “I don’t feel… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“What if his advisor found out? Would getting caught having public sex do something to his teaching assistantship? Would he still be… — Heidi Cullinan Education Copy Share Image
“He wondered if this, more than guilt, was what had been holding him back. It wasn't that he was punishing himself as… — Heidi Cullinan Guilt Copy Share Image
“Xander saw him to the door. It wasn’t awkward per se, but it was a…charged goodbye. They were both aware everything had… — Heidi Cullinan Goodbye Copy Share Image
“You’re shy,” Skylar whispered, nuzzling his ear. Reading his mind. Xander swallowed. “Sorry.” “Don’t apologize.” Skylar laced their fingers together, drew Xander… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Skylar captured Xander’s hand, stroking it tentatively as he rested the side of his head against Xander’s. “Kiss me good night?” Xander… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“People can see us.” “That’s my hope, yes.” Skylar pulled Xander a little closer to him. “Is that all right?” Xander’s heart… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I don’t really know if I’m demi or ace or some other kind of gray or what, though. Thinking about labels makes… — Heidi Cullinan Labels Copy Share Image
“You’re honestly going to let them all think you’re gay?” There was an odd steel about Skylar’s expression. “Let them think what… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“He didn’t say anything, because he couldn’t. Because he wanted to say things like I can’t sleep with you because it wouldn’t… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“That’s what art does. Speaks to deep parts of us, usually ones we can’t access any other way.” He gripped his sandwich… — Heidi Cullinan Art Copy Share Image
“But what I am done with is waiting for when things are better. I’m done waiting for the pain to be all… — Heidi Cullinan Inspirational Copy Share Image
“Travis: "I told you," he said, voice rough but not unkind, "I know what you want, and I give it to you.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“When you have an invisible disease, your sickness isn’t your biggest problem. What you end up battling more than anything else, every… — Heidi Cullinan Depression Copy Share Image
“Ride, authors. Write a ride. Figure out what yours is, and then pimp the ever-living shit out of it.” — Heidi Cullinan Books Copy Share Image
“Sometimes," she said in her pretty, quiet voice, "being the one who has to work extra hard to come close to what… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Oh, and he loves cats. Like, crazy stupid loves them.” “I fucking hate cats.” “I used to too. You won’t for long.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I know you said you don’t like people, but you should have some people.” “All they do is let me down.” “I… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“He wanted a James Lear novel: near to constant episodes of sexual encounters strung together with a bit of mystery, and maybe,… — Heidi Cullinan Books Copy Share Image
“In the deserted men's restroom at the back of Middleton Community College, Sam Keller knelt on the tile, braced his hands against… — Heidi Cullinan Gay-romance Copy Share Image
“He wasn’t just leaving the valley, he was leaving with his brother. And his brother-in-law. And a card shark, a casino mogul… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“You saw me, though. In the alley. You looked at me and you saw me. I was hiding, but I couldn't hide… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“You can't say that you need to burn witches and shun gay men but eat pork and wear all the mixed fibers… — Heidi Cullinan Gay men Copy Share Image
“It's your eyes, I think. They promise something kind. Heaven help the world should you ever turn dark. You would send Satan… — Heidi Cullinan Eyes Copy Share Image
