Character is everything, especially these days when that's what publishers are asking for. Make sure that yours have child appeal. Also don't have a huge cast of characters. One or two is best, four, the maximum.

I gotta pound the keys for the ideas to flow.

The year has held its ups and downs for me; I'm sure it has for you, too. I'm counting on the year ending on a note of joy (and gingerbread!) and look forward to a new year brimming with promise and peace.

I love visiting new places but am not overly fond of the travel to get to them.

Hattie.' Grace patted my arm. 'My cows sing better than you do.

I think if you find your passion and you go with it you are rewarded.

The worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.