A good story is always a journey. It is about taking the journey, the people the hero meets along the way and how they change him or her. All stories are journeys. They don't have to be shocking or outrageous: they simply have to be interesting.

For me, the favourite chapters have always been the last chapters in the books. I knew exactly how each book would end - and how the first chapter of the following book would begin. I knew I wanted to leave the readers with answers - and a bunch of new questions!

In fact, writing for younger adults is tougher. They remember everything and if they spot a problem, they'll be sure to let you know.

Perenelle shuddered. "You know I hate leprechauns more than almost anything.

Making sure that the geography and timelines work is always the hardest part of writing. But you owe it to the readers to get it right!

Leader. Ship. The word 'ship' is hidden inside the word 'leadership,' as its... derivation.

I'll have an awesome blossom, EXTRA awesome.