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.

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.

I don't wear armor. I don't carry weapons. An emperor needs only his imagination.

The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork.

Till last by Philip's farm I flow To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on for ever.

Only speak words that make souls stronger.

It was hard not to be full of hope

Seek the strongest color effect possible... the content is of no importance.

Vacations prove that a life of pleasure is overrated.

It's nice sometimes to open up the heart a little and let some hurt come in. It proves you're still alive.

I'm actually an athiest. That's kind of deep you must admit.