I have held the following jobs: office temp, ticket seller in movie theatre, cook in restaurant, nanny, and phone installer at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

The intimacy. The deepest level of love. The knowledge that someone understands you, is rooting for you, is sharing your life.

If there is one thing I hope my books do always and forever, its that they honor working people.

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

All you needed is what every girl needs, a good friend. Someone to talk to, to share with, to run things by.

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.

Beware the things of this world that can mean everything or nothing.