There are so many people who don't know small towns exist. When I write, I want to give my readers two things: one is a sense of consolation, and two, I want to make them laugh.

I remember the first time I held my book, my first book in my hands. I cannot tell you how it moved me.

I really care about my readers. I care about anyone who reads my books.

...weary of k knowing too much and understanding too little.

Let me say that I absolutely loved writing 'A Common Life,' because it was a book about love.

Food is a great way of communicating.

Bottom line, wasn’t life itself a special occasion?