Readers have actually changed the way I've done things, changed the course of my career even, about four or five times. Just from reader feedback.

Humans tend to build walls when they should be opening doors.

I'm an optimist and my heroines seem to be that way, too. It's too much work to be cynical and distrusting. That doesn't mean I create perfect stories and perfect people, however. What this means is that my stories are resolved in a manner that leaves the reader with a feeling of hope and happy expectation . . . and wanting to reach for another one of my books.

I love the way knitting brings people together.

People are funny. They want the front of the bus, the middle of the road and the back of the church. —Mrs. Miracle

Some marriages are made in heaven, but they all have to be maintained on earth. Mrs Miracle

Sometimes, I think we're afraid to admit we want certain things. Especially things that contradict the image we have of ourselves.