I've been writing for a long time. I sat down to write my first novel in the middle of March of 1982.

When you have an important story to tell, the words you need seem to come of their own accord.

Beyond a certain point, that was all a mother could do for her children - Hang around long enough to drive them crazy.

I've been writing for a long time. I sat down to write my first novel in the middle of March of 1982.

Jealousy is an emotion. It doesn't have to make sense. In fact, it usually doesn't.

I now can be sure that, once I start writing a book, I'll be able to finish it. I've also become more assured about my 'voice' as a writer and being able to keep the characters true to themselves.

Give the girl an inch and she thinks she's a ruler.