My mother taught me to focus on being myself and not to worry what other people think about you. I know that as long as I'm a good person I'll stay on the right path. From my dad I learned that when someone tells you “No” it's only the beginning of a conversation. They both have always let me know that I can do anything I want to do as long as I don't give up. They are the most important role models in my life because they are exactly who I want to be when I grow up. They are supportive and understanding and I try every day to remember what they've taught me.

It's a good thing to feel like you have to prove something

He had a lot of different smiles, and Jane was getting to know them all.

I grew up at the beach and I was always involved in beach clean-ups and caring for my environment.

One of my biggest goals, especially with writing YA novels, is just to have people enjoy reading.

I can sleep anywhere. I'm like an infant.

At night I can write for hours.