That's what writing is. It's moving past your fear.

I think people are sometime reluctant to read outside of their own race. This is heartbreaking.

Mainly, I try not to think about my readers as I write - I just think of my characters and myself - If they're interesting to me, my hope is that they'll be interesting to others as well.

To watch your home change in front of you is surprising. But at the same time, going someplace like Mississippi, makes me appreciate even this.

I believe in one day and someday and this perfect moment called Now.

I think boys don't always like to read books with female protagonist - I don't even know what to say about this.

I've learned a lot as a writer about poetry.