I'm a middle-class former housewife who goes to my daughter's softball games.

I thought about making biscuits, but there seemed to be more than enough calories on board.

Why was it librarians had such a prim image? With all the information available in books right there at their fingertips, librarians could be the best-informed people around. About anything.

I have a big hole in my heart," I said. "But it'll close over." I don't want to sound all Dr. Phil," she said. "But don't let the scab seal the pain in, okay?" That's good advice," I said. "I hope I can manage it.

Very few of my characters are totally heroic or totally villainous.

I’d never seen anything like it. First a trial, then a few murders, then dancing. Life goes on. Or, in this case, death continues.

I wish," I said. "I could save orgasms in a jar for when I need them, because I think I have a few extra.