Like me, he has a searing belief that books are sacred. They might not be to other people, but when you have a passion, you hold on to it. You defend it. You dont pretend it isn't important at the risk of offending others." -Carrie.

Well I actually do have a country house in Connecticut with a population of 3,000. Like, how small is that? I spend a lot of time there - I write up there. So I kind of have the best of both worlds and I love going up there.

When you're alone, it's easier," she said a little wistfully. "You can do what you want. You don't have to go home.

Some secrets are better left at that -as secrets.

It was the first honest emotional connection I'd had in a while. So I immediately panicked and had to leave.

When it comes to people -- don't write about who you know; but what you know of human nature.

Rule number one: Why is it that the one time a cute guy talks to you, you have a friend who's in crisis?