And in their rush to create wonders, they have ignored the wonders all around them, ignored the mysteries, the beauty.

Wait. Look. Notice. If you keep those three words in mind, you just might survive the next few days.

A boy and a girl, dressed in the T-shirts and denim that are the shabby uniform of this age.

You need to play to win. But you also need to win ... to play.

Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.

I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.

And in their rush to create wonders, they have ignored the wonders all around them, ignored the mysteries, the beauty.