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

I am the richest person alive (or at least one of!) because I get to do what I love as a career.

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.

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

If I ruled supreme, there would be big problems.

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

Why couldn't I be more like other girls my age? Take Mrs. Brown's niece. She spent every waking hour sizing up this beau or that, stitching tea towels and petticoats and putting aside a little each month for a set of Spode Buttercup dishes.