Hiding under the bed doesn't make the worry stop.

I love teaching; I love little kids.

All I wanted to do was read, to be told stories. Stories were full of excitement and emotions and characters that entertained and often inspired.

Even the bad books I write are satisfying. I'm my least critical reader.

...When this map was made, there was only empty forest in the south," Gran told Birle."Not empty," Granda corrected her. "The forest is never empty.

Rebellion is necessary for development of character.

...a really good friend, the kind of friend who - when they were together both of them were more able to be who they really were.