I think people assume that women write about the domestic sphere. Women write about relationships and family. Men do, too, but then it's the Great American Novel.

I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.

If you leave home for a while ... you question the conventional wisdom you've grown up with. That doesn't mean you have to change your opinions or who you are, but it's good to ask the questions.

When I was turning 40, I felt that there were no books out there that hit the spot in terms of what I wanted to read.

I've always been the go-to girl for all of my girlfriends in terms of relationship advice or clothing advice.

I don't like being alone. I haven't been alone since I got a boyfriend.

To preach abstinence, I think, is absolutely not the right message to give to kids.