She undressed slowly, dreamily, and when she was naked, she selected a bright red negligee to wear so that the blood would not show.

the difference between a rebel and a patriot depends upon who is in power at the moment.

The part of my writing I find the most rewarding is when people write to me or speak to me in public to tell me how his or her life has been changed by my books.

I will not write about anyplace in the world unless I've been there to personally research it

My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.

I'm a woman. I have a right to change my mind.

Surely you’ve been sent from the heavens to teach us mortals what beauty is.