For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have known.

I've discovered that in order to make big changes in the world, we have to begin at home -- within ourselves

Maybe one thing is that you have to find the best way to write whatever works better for you.

Every time I finish a book, it's my favorite. I have a lot of favorites. I did just finish Jane Eyre and it was fabulous. I didn't want it to end.

For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have known.

A couple of pieces of advice for the kids who are serious about writing are: first of all, to read everything you can get your hands on so you can become familiar with different forms of writing: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism. That's very important. And also keep a journal. Not so much, because it's good writing practice. Although it is, but more because it's a wonderful source of story starters.

I believe you are one of the people that can lift the corners of the universe.