Never give up! And remember, determination is as important as talent.

It's strange, but when it comes right down to it I never do fall apart--even when I'm sure I will.

The parent reads the book. The kid reads the book and then they can talk about the characters instead of talking about themselves. You know there's a connection even if you don't talk about it when you read the same books.

Determination and hard work are as important as talent.

I don't believe in writer's block. There are good days when you're writing and less good days. I've learned that if it's not happening to walk away and return later. I doodle a lot and often get my best ideas with a pencil in my hand while I'm doodling. The problem is, sometimes I lose my doodles and that's bad!

I kept a diary as a teenager but I never would have shared it with anyone. Still, I think it's very good practice to write things down.

Fear is often disguised as moral outrage.