I understood that the stories we believe have power over us. They work into our bodies and minds and change us from inside out. What if one day these stories become something stronger, more real, than fairy tales?

I always knew I wanted to write really imaginative fiction - fiction that was very different from my real life.

Writing grew out of the pleasure of escape. My novels are very much outside of my personal experience. That is why I love writing fiction. It allows me to leave my existence and inhabit other lives.

These moments were wondrous and divine, instances when the gossamer curtain between heaven and earth ripped and all of humanity witnessed the marvel of the ethereal beings.

Even the good angels, I think, would inspire in humans some sort of fear.

If there are too many cooks in the kitchen, the dish is not going to work out.

Reckless action is worse than wise restraint.