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

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 have an office in my house, with a comfy red print reading chair and a soft cream-colored desk. After I walk Winston the Wonder dog and have my breakfast, I head to my office. Every single day. Sometimes, when I'm working on revisions, I print off my manuscript and go to a coffee shop to work. But mostly you can find me in my office.

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.

Sir if I was your daughter I would wait until this train started again and throw myself in front of it!

It seems the misfortune of one can plow a deeper furrow in the heart than the misfortune of millions.

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