I'd always loved to read - and come from a family of readers - but I never thought about writing as a career.

Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart. And they both take practice.

She walked with a ghost of herself, one full of potential and possibility. One who was fearless. Where had that girl gone?

My boyfriend and I are badasses.

If you do not step forward you will always remain where you are.

I think sometimes fate cuts you a break. Like it says, okay, you've had enough of that crap, so it's time you fell into something nice. See what you make out of it.

[Everyone needs] a woman who'll listen, take your side, tell the truth - or not, as you need it. A woman you can count on, no matter what, and who'll love you no matter how much you screw up.