My Parents Gave Me That Gift Of

I Loved To Read, And I Think Any Child Who Loves To Read Will Read Anything, Including The Back Of The Cereal Box, Which I Did Every Morning.

My Insides Still Turn Over When He Looks At Me That Certain Way.

I've Never Really Thought In Terms Of Taboos. I Think That Books Can Really Help Parents And Kids Talk Together About Difficult Subjects. I've Always Felt That Way.

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.

I Don't Believe In Writer's Block. There Are Good Days When You're Writing And Less Good Days. I've Learned That If It's Not Happening To Walk Away And Return Later. I Doodle A Lot And Often Get My Best Ideas With A Pencil In My Hand While I'm Doodling. The Problem Is, Sometimes I Lose My Doodles And That's Bad!