That's what I wanted for myself for even just a little while-to be unaware of the rest of the world. I needed some time.

A new year was a chance to start over. Maybe even, just maybe, there would be a peace on earth for one entire day.

If you want to know why all writers are a little crazy read 'The Midnight Disease' by Alice W. Flaherty. She talks about the drive to write, writer's block, and the creative brain. I know what's wrong with me!

That's what I wanted for myself for even just a little while-to be unaware of the rest of the world. I needed some time.

I think I've learned that if you want to be successful, you have to tell your story honestly and from your heart - and I think a healthy sense of humor doesn't hurt either.

My family always comes first. My world revolves around my husband, Peter, our daughter, Victoria, and our son, William, but not necessarily in that order. Then, it's this fascinating world of publishing that devours most of my days and many nights.

God, middle age is an unending insult.