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

People nearly always believe, and are willing to back it up with weapons and cruelty, that their religion and way of life is better than the other person's

I wrote eight full-length adult novels in my twenties. None of them were published

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

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

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

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