Take a scientific fact or theory, add a futuristic or other-worldly setting, stir in an imaginative plot and fascinating characters, and a science fiction novel emerges from the cosmic mix.

For books continue each other, in spite of our habit of judging them separately.

Never quit on life, keep fighting your way through it.

The measure of love is to love without measure. - attributed to Saint Augustine

From an early age I've written songs and played the piano.

At a certain point, the atmosphere in the West could change. But I don't see determined political will [for that] at the moment.

Sometimes to be seen is the same thing as being saved.

WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

Popular culture has become engorged, broadening and thickening until it's the only culture anyone notices.

Our children's children will hear a good story.

I actually do a lot of Pilates and try to hike every day that I'm home. Also, I dance SO much in my shows and at rehearsals!