I had a short story collection come out in 2006, and then I couldn't work on large projects for a long time because I was finishing my doctoral degree.

If you look at the natural world, really look at it, it's always magical.

Sometimes you have to follow your uncommon sense.

I see so many talented writers who have difficulties with that. And if you don't believe it's important, you won't put in the work you need to.

I loved writing something I'd never written before, and I wanted to write not just about "true love" but also a human relationship.

Believe in the importance of your art.

Delia Sherman once told me that you never learn to write a story. You only learn to write the story you are currently writing. You have to learn how to write the next story all over again. And she's absolutely right.