Mental illness is a disease and organic mental illness of young kids is becoming more and more of a disease... we do need to talk about it.

When I got my very first phone call that I'd hit the 'New York Times' list, I had a small rush of 'I've made it!' But the next morning, it occurred to me I didn't know what it was, so I called my agent and asked what being a 'New York Times' bestselling author really meant. He informed me that I was now a thousand pound gorilla.

I'm very intrigued by e-books, the topic du jour in the industry today. As a number one bestselling Kindle author, I love the way e-books make an author's backlist accessible to new readers. Of course, price point remains a source of concern. Personally, I don't have any of the answers, but I'm intrigued by the questions.

I have a huge author crush on Stephen King. Have never met him. Would probably embarrass myself. But it would be worth it.

My secret vice is Sudoku puzzles. Can't stop playing them. My parents are accountants. I blame them entirely.

I'm not the most detailed writer. I have a tendency to be more action-oriented vs. descriptive.

Mothers hold close, fathers let go. Maybe that’s the way of the world.