"margaret" Was Just My Truth. It Was

My Only Advice Is To Stay Aware, Listen Carefully, And Yell For Help If You Need It.

We Weren't Doing Blow Jobs When I Was Growing Up.

When I Started To Write, It Was The '70s, And Throughout That Decade, We Didn't Have Any Problems With Book Challenges Or Censorship.

I Wanted To Write Honest Books For Kids Because I Didn't Have Those When I Was A Kid.

I Use A Computer, But Before I Begin Each New Book I Keep A Notebook. I Write Down Everything That Comes To Mind During That Period Before I Actually Begin. It Might Take Months Or Weeks. That Notebook Is My Security Blanket So That I Never Have To Face A Blank Screen (or Blank Page). But I Print Out Often And My Best Ideas Usually Come With A Pencil In My Hand.