If I'm writing and a chapter isn't coming, I just move ahead.

Maybe he was a good a good whitecoat—like Jeb. And maybe the moon was made of cream cheese.

Yes, I sounded like a pathetic weenie. I prefer to think of it as showing my softer side.

One of the interesting things about YA books - I don't know about Percy Jackson, but I do know about 'Twilight' and 'Maximum Ride': There are a lot of adult readers. In fact, we released 'Maximum Ride' both as a paperback for kids and as a mass release for adults.

I muttered a swear word to myself. After I heard Angel cussing like a sailor when she stubbed her toe, my new resolution was to watch my language. All I needed was a six-year-old mutant with a potty mouth

I don't get a chance to be funny with the thrillers. I like to be funny, and I think I am really funny. So with 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life', it was fun to let loose.

I don't know about the rest of you who have little voices, but something about mine made me feel completely compelled to listen to it.