The only thing that works with writing is that you care so passionately about it yourself, that you make someone else care passionately about it.

Believe in yourself and you can achieve greatness in your life.

My insides still turn over when he looks at me that certain way.

Kids should read whatever they want to read. So I'm hoping that just like 15-year-olds read "Summer Sisters," I'm hoping that they'll read this.

You've never been in love," she said. "You don't understand." "If being in love means giving up your freedom, not to mention your opportunities," Caitlin said, "Then I haven't missed anything.

"Summer Sisters" is probably my least autobiographical book. The whole idea started with rowing down the pond. And I heard an explosion. I don't like sudden loud noises. They scare me. And then all these people came running down the hill and jumped in the water in their finery and a bride and groom was with them, and that's where it all started.

some changes happen deep down inside of you. And the truth is, only you know about them. Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be.