I never work from an outline, and often I dont know how the story will end.

I have great respect for children. And I have great respect for their ability as writers.

Sometimes poetry--words--give us a small, lovely look at ourselves. And sometimes that is enough.

Being married to a psychologist, I realize that I learn more from imperfections.

You should know that there are some things for which there are no answers, no matter how beautiful the words may be.

I never work from an outline, and often I dont know how the story will end.

I think its important to remember where I began. I know that when I talk to other writers, say, writers from the South or writers from abroad, its where they begin as children that is important to them.