I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships - between lovers families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other.
From Terry McMillan
You know, one of my fears about living alone so long is that you get used to doing everything your own way.
I try to create characters that I am fascinated by on some level or intrigued by or can't stand.
Let me put it this way: when I read, I learned the world was not as small as my house. And that everybody in my home town was not representative of the way people in the world were raised. And that was what saved me.
Can't nothing make your life work if you ain't the architect.
There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, your flaws, anything that makes the work seem like a fluke and not seem worthy of all the attention it's getting.
What's universal is the texture of our relationships. It's evolving. Times are changing with the women's movement. Men's roles are being redefined and, in some ways, they're confused.
I don't live my life as a writer. I'm a mother, an African-American woman, and I do everything that everybody else does - cook and a little bit of cleaning.
As far as young kids go, my primary interest is to get parents to read to their kids. That's about the most you can do, I think.
I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.
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