I even love the smell of books.

I will probably always cry myself to sleep, but knowing this, someday the tears won't be sad, or filled with regret. Maybe they will be joyful

I have been a joy to live with all spring: Upbeat, warm and tender, uncomplicated, and loving. I am no trouble at all. You could press me into dough and make sugar cookies out of me, I've been so sweet.

Pomegranate Soup is glorious, daring and delightful. I adored the Iranian sisters, Marjan, Bahar and Layla, who are looking to build a life, start a business and find love in a place so far from home. Ireland has never been more beautiful - the perfect setting for this story filled with humor, hope and possibility.

Writing comedy is the greatest spiritual gift you can give to anybody anytime.

My mother was an avid readerShe loved books about romance. Books that took place in faraway places and times. Stories with costumes

I'm very organized - and the best thing - when you love your work, you don't mind putting in 15 hour days. It's joyful.