Old people are often impatient, but for what?

Far more disturbing than any spook house at an amusement park is a ride through the old hometown if you've been away for years.

Both young children and old people have a lot of time on their hands. That's probably why they get along so well.

At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture.

Part of life is a quest to find that one essential person who will understand our story. But we choose wrongly so often. Over the ensuing years that person we thought understood us best ends up regarding us with pity, indifference, or active dislike. Those who truly care can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive our worst sins. Rarely do we find someone capable of both.

Sometimes it is the smallest thing that saves us: the weather growing cold, a child's smile, and a cup of excellent coffee.

Ive never seen myself as a fantasy writer-ever.