She had gradually changed her name. "Jane" was too dull. Last year, she'd added a "y", becoming Jayne, which had more personality.

Actually my first eight books were historical novels, but they were never published

I believe my voice is pretty much the same. I've written 75 books, so I'm better at it now than I was earlier in my career

When in doubt, shut up.

Breakfast was only worth having when somebody else made it for you.

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.

Guys with nice person names try to be sympathetic.