No, scratch the word "career." Careers are for people who wish to advance. I only want to survive, draw a paycheck.

He was uncomplicated and upbeat and easy. At one point, I might have thought these traits made him a simpleton, but now I think they just translate to happiness.

Nothing is ever perfect. It is what you make of it.

My relationship with my sister is so central to my life. She's my closest friend, my biggest supporter, and I know she would say the same about me.

Guilt is a supreme waste of time and energy.

I don't really know why I went to law school.

I've always loved sister stories in fiction, from the time I was little, reading about Beezus and Ramona. I've always wanted to write a sister story.