I let my characters do the talking, simple as that.

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

People always have something to say about what you do and how you do it.

Writing is my shelter. I don't hide behind the words; I use them to dig inside my heart to find the truth.

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

I would like to think that as a result of not just my own experiences, but at least being empathetic and compassionate about other people's experiences and plights and tragedies, that I am affected by it and learn from it.

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.