Isn’t it amazing how much good people can do for each other when you give them the opportunity to help?

I don't always want to read serious fiction. But when I read fiction that's not serious, I don't want to read brain candy. Entertain me, for God's sake.

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.

Makes you grow up quick. Hard work makes you strong. I work hard every day; that's where I get my strength. That and knowing who I am.

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

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.

God, middle age is an unending insult.