I believe my readers are crazy about their parents and want to be just like them when they grow up

People think they own time. They have watches and clocks and digital pulses. But they are wrong. Time owns them.

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

I'll take you to Mickey D's," said Sean. "I'll buy you a hamburger." Annie was not thrilled. Sean's offer did not compare to offers made in other centuries. "And fries," Sean said. "And a vanilla milkshake." Annie remained unthrilled. "Okay, okay. You can have a Big Mac." Romance in my century, she thought, is pitiful.

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

If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story.

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