She said interruptions were simply God's appointments.

Grandpa Patterson used to say: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction.

While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift.

I love the way knitting brings people together.

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

First and foremost, I consider myself a storyteller. And I'm endlessly fascinated with people, with what they do and why... and how they feel about it. Which means I'm interested in romance fiction. I was drawn to it, as both a reader and a writer, at the very beginning of my career. It's my kind of storytelling.

I'm a yarnaholic. That means I have more yarn stashed away than any one person could possibly use in three or four lifetimes. There's something inspiring about yarn that makes me feel I could never have enough.