Honestly, the essence of publishing hasn't changed. Since the days of the cave man carving stuff on the cave walls, people have wanted stories, and storytellers have wanted an audience. That is still the case. The changes are really a matter of format.
When you're with the person you love, you're home.
You're never alone when you're reading a book.
Kids aren't supposed to have to figure out how to be happy. They just are.
Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.
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.