I really became convinced I wanted to tell the story of the real-life model for the Degas sculpture 'Little Dancer Aged 14,' which was unveiled in 1881, the Belle Epoque.

Im very comfortable with tweeting, I have a very active author Facebook page, I Skype book clubs all over the world.

Just when you think you’ve got Arranged figured out, time and again Catherine McKenzie delivers the flawless, unexpected twist that keeps you glued to the book.

I don't wait for inspiration. I get up and write every day.

I feel that if you made your writing too contrived to meet the market, it wouldn't be any good.

If I only could explain How much I miss that precious moment when I was free from the shackles of chronic pain.

Mars is the only place in the solar system where it's possible for life to become multi-planetarian.

My mother was an activist so was my father. They came from a generation of young Somalis who were actively involved in getting independence for Somalia in 1960.

I try to be true to the characters that I've created and sometimes I disagree with them, but their opinions about the story and the characters really matter to me.

Men are not hanged for stealing horses, but that horses may not be stolen.

A good composer does not imitate; he steals.

I've always thought that bartenders and hairstylists would be great interrogators because all day long they have to listen to people talk. They could probably make some fugitive spill the beans.

Pride is the deadliest of sins, but I was bursting with pride.

We don't praise God to feel good, but to do good.

I've had to keep exploring different ways of presenting the music so I don't repeat myself.