Pride is allowed to have an element of worry, especially when you are a mother.

My main piece of advice would be dont worry about being published - just write a really good book, but also dont be afraid to write a bad book. Give yourself permission to fail, and dont be afraid.

I don’t want you to think I got through this undamaged, okay? But I’m learning to live with it. Because otherwise, the damage is all you are.

After working for so long on being sure of each other, sure of this thing, suddenly we were unsure again.

apparel, n.: There are times I don’t mind doing the laundry, because folding your clothes reminds me of the shape of you.

You think fairy tales are only for girls? Here's a hint - ask yourself who wrote them. I assure you, it wasn't just the women. It's the great male fantasy - all it takes is one dance to know that she's the one. All it takes is the sound of her song from the tower, or a look at her sleeping face. And right away you know - this is the girl in your head, sleeping or dancing or singing in front of you. Yes, girls want their princes, but boys want their princesses just as much. And they don't want a very long courtships. They want to know immediately.

I say good-bye to hope, but I also say good-bye to hope's disappointment.