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

There should be fireworks at last, when a dream dies.

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've always been a bookworm. As I mentioned, I moved around a lot, and one of the problems with being the new kid is it takes a while to make new friends. But I always had my books.

I gotta pound the keys for the ideas to flow.

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

Hon, when someone's a true friend, there's no need to miss 'em." She patted her chest. "'Cause they're always right here.