“A writer's goal is to weave the ordinary into fine silk and the truly extraordinary into diaphanous clarity ...”

“A writer learns that easy to read is hard to write ...”

“We writers are a crazy group. I can't think of any other profession where the actual work is deep within, uncomfortable, and wanting out.”

“When writing for children, it's important to keep in touch with our own inner child. What frightened them, made them happy, made them sad or angry?”

“Children have such an innocent view of their world and surroundings; every thought is a garden full of wonder.”

“I miss those childish days of long ago, when one day was as long as twenty are now ...”

“At this stage of my life, I've finally come to realize I've learned more from my children than they ever learned from me.”