Every story we remember is a novel. Novels make things more universal.

She felt some measure of relief knowing that in the very least, on the open road she would have some time to think.

I publish my own books, so there isn't a certain editor I owe the book to at a publishing house.

I often cannot believe the things I do.

They were so in love with the world, and so disappointed in every aspect of it.

But while mum and dad were incredibly caring, it was also a very chaotic household where everyone fought about everything. So I know what it's like to internalize all that chaos.

I went to Saudi Arabia in 2010, and spent most of my time in Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City.