Having been an editor for more than a decade, I thought I had a good idea of how much work was involved in writing a novel. I was wrong! Writing is a lot harder than I ever imagined - but worth it.

I received so many positive comments about the quotes that I decided to continue to use them in my novels.

I've managed to include only enough historical detail to give the "flavor" of the time period while keeping the characters and story focal.

In fact, with each of my novels I have been surprised by something that happens that I had not thought of beforehand.

I have wanted to write from a young age, but working with so many gifted authors and editors over the years has taught me so much. I doubt I would be where I am today without that amazing experience.

My hope is that my novels reflect the reality of a world where good and evil exist, imperfect people make mistakes, but a perfect Heavenly Father offers forgiveness and second chances.

Come to think of it, she did not speak a word. Yet I could have sworn she had the most beautiful voice.

How rough your hands still are.”Embarrassed, she made to pull them away, but he held them fast. “Yet never have I longed to kiss any woman’s hands as I long to kiss these.

I remember everything about you, Miss Macy. Every moment between us—the good and the bad.” He chuckled dryly. “Though I prefer to linger on more recent pleasant moments.

Drawing is a way of coming upon the connection between things, just like metaphor in poetry reconnects what has become separated.

In difficult times, it's so hard to look around and to see what to be grateful for.

He didn't give the penalty but I've seen them given for worse

The consummate gentleman on the planet today is George Clooney, who never fails to go the extra mile for people. Every person matters to George.

Well, whatever they say, you don't feel like ghosts.

I've tried to move on with my life and my career for the last two years and do my own thing, and 'American Idol' and FOX, they've just been making it really tough for me to do that.

The problem of direct colour photography has been facing us since the turn of the last century.

If you are having a tough time today, push past those boundaries, because by challenging your fears today will become the strength you feel tomorrow... DO WHAT YOU FEAR, DON'T FEAR WHAT YOU DO.

I love doing my own stunts but it's hard.

We can affect people around us so much with our moods. A depressed person can make a room gloomy and a sweet nature can cause the lion to lie down with the lamb.