I try to create characters that I am fascinated by on some level or intrigued by or can't stand.

We never thought some guy would deliberately fill our hearts with brown sugar and then pour hot water all over it.

My mama taught me that anything worth doing in life should be a little scary.

I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.

I try to create characters that I am fascinated by on some level or intrigued by or can't stand.

If you jump to conclusions, you make terrible landings.

I have a big mouth, and over the years, as the eldest of five, I have had a tendency to speak when no one really cared.