Fear and love were sometimes the same thing both necessary unavoidable. Now she understood that it was okay to bleed if you know how to heal.

At the centre of every fairy tale lay a truth that gave the story its power

Here's the thing about broken hearts. You can always survive them. Always. No matter how deep the hurt, the capacity to heal and move on is even stronger.

On Sunday, something washed up on shore.

Unexpected change is like a breath of fresh air -- a little brisk at first, but magic for the body and soul.

It is a great virtue to be needed. Greater, even, than being liked

I've always loved writing emotionally rich, character-driven novels that explore the way people fall in love and deal with life's triumphs and tragedies. I enjoy writing the contemporary and historical books equally, though perhaps 'enjoy' is the wrong word.