What more can life hold, than to know that because of your story, somebody out there has decided to read again!

When in doubt, shut up.

I get letters from readers who say that they have always hated reading, but somebody suggested one of my books, they actually finished the book and enjoyed it, and they're going on to read another book. I'm thrilled that they have figured out that reading is fun

I love writing and do not know why it is considered such a difficult, agonizing profession.

What more can life hold, than to know that because of your story, somebody out there has decided to read again!

I love writing and do not know why it is considered such a difficult, agonizing profession. I love all of it, thinking up the plots, getting to know the kids in the story, their parents, backyards, pizza toppings.

But sometimes, in tight corners, when your back is against the wall and the world is against you, you have to fight back in unexpected ways.