I think of myself as an enormously lucky person.
From Kate DiCamillo
Everything I write comes from my childhood in one way or another. I am forever drawing on the sense of mystery and wonder and possibility that pervaded that time of my life.
Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.
I like to think of myself as a storyteller.
Every well-written book is a light for me. When you write, you use other writers and their books as guides in the wilderness.
Hands down, the biggest thrill is to get a letter from a kid saying, I loved your book. Will you write me another one?
I always write with music. It takes me a while to figure out the right piece of music for what I'm working on. Once I figure it out, that's the only thing I'll play.
I am busier now than I ever imagined I would be, but I feel blessed in that I have found what I am supposed to be doing with my life. It's wonderful to tell stories and have people listen to them.
I am single and childless, but I have lots of friends and I am an aunt to three lovely children.
I didn't know anything about writing a screenplay, but somehow I ended up rewriting a screenplay.
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