I actually love writing for teens best. I had such an awful time in my own teen years - I love having the chance to relive them through my fiction.

Weight doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. I mean, it does if you’re a model or whatever.

Remember, if you don't feel passionate about the characters and subject of your story, your readers won't either.

I felt as if the Milky Way, hovering above our heads like a celestial pitcher, had suddenly overturned, pouring suns and planets down my throat. Stars seemed to be shooting out of my finger and toes, the ends of my hair.

You didn't," John said, stepping from the shadows as he clapped for me, "even hit your head this time.

See? Anger can be healthy. When the time comes–and it will come–remember that. And what I said. Embrace your powers–love yourself the way Nature made you, and you will prevail. Always.

I think you get so wrapped up in the book you're currently writing, it's hard to think about anything else. But I know as soon as I'm done with this book, I'll move on to something else.