I really fell in love with Africa.

The idea led me into the research, which continues to give me more ideas for the story.

I could write historical fiction, or science fiction, or a mystery but since I find it fascinating to research the clues of some little know period and develop a story based on that, I will probably continue to do it.

When you are alone, you have all the time in the world to practice whistling like a bird. When there is no one in the world you can turn to, a horse or .even a lion may give you companionship. When you don't know if there is anyone in the world like you, you seek contact with something living however you can

I think of my books as mainstream and that's were most people who read them look for them in book stores.

I had tears coming out of my eyes. And it was the characters that got me there.

She lifted the drooping muzzle with both hands...It was a special embrace saved for special occasions.