(His) sadness grew; it became a rock inside him, pulling him down. He carried the sadness everywhere, morning, noon, and night. It hurt to breathe.

My advice to would-be young authors is to read a lot, write a lot, and not worry about creating a finished product. Keeping a journal is not a bad idea either.

Sometimes all you can do is say, 'Wow.'

If we expose kids to books and art, nothing but good can come from it.

When I'm looking for an idea, I'll do anything--clean the closet, mow the lawn, work in the garden.

Now smile a real smile for me so I know you`re not suffering inside.

(His) sadness grew; it became a rock inside him, pulling him down. He carried the sadness everywhere, morning, noon, and night. It hurt to breathe.