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

Few writers are willing to admit writing is autobiographical.

I'm not trying to be a middle aged centerfold, I just want to look at myself naked and not be disgusted.

The best rush in the world is getting something at 80 percent off.

I don't let negative criticism, for the most part, bother me.

As far as young kids go, my primary interest is to get parents to read to their kids. That’s about the most you can do, I think.

I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships - between lovers families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other.