
I love being a writer because I want to leave something here on earth to make it better, prettier, stronger.

I learned to write from authors. I didn't know any, but I read their books.

I want to do something important in my life, and I think that adding beauty to the world with books ... really is important.

It is a grace that comes, unexpected, after tragedy- this reminder that most hearts are good.

That's got to be at least one of the benefits of heaven - never having to act normal again.

We wanted a family so bad, all of us. And we just grabbed each another and made us one. Simple as that.

Drop some of them bricks you keep hauling around with you. Life just ain't that heavy.