I think we learn slowly as a group, but we learn. The ozone layer is still there.

I don't think anyone's normal.

I don't see the point of pretending we're clones.

I usually tame my off-kilter sense of humor for novels.

My family is filled with wonderful storytellers. I lack their gift of gab, so it's a relief to be able to write.

The critiques I received from my father's community didn't actually have to do with any of the things I'd been afraid of - spiritual or cultural aspects - they were more annoyed that I'd killed off this character or those characters hadn't hooked up or I'd done an open ending and it didn't give them a sense of closure that they were expecting.

I find myself moved by social justice issues. I'm not sure where that will lead me. I'm willing to nurture it.