I think it's crucial to live, play and work passionately. I'm inspired by my husband, my son and the sense of possibility in the world.

Do what you love. Live fearlessly and take risks. Don't take no for an answer from anyone - go ahead and prove the naysayers wrong. Believe that anything can be possible.

I have to admit that many of the relationships I write about are destructive, but that's the yin to the yang of a good relationship. Maybe you have to experience the terrible ones to appreciate the good unions!

I think my stubbornness has served me well. I just knew at an early age what I wanted to do and I was determined to be able to make it happen, no matter how long it took.

People love stories. They need stories.

I think the Internet has made things a lot easier. Twitter and Facebook let you really connect to your readers effortlessly!

Housewives of the 1950s were supposed to create show-stopping meals every night for their hard-working husbands.