I have certain moral parameters that I do not cross in writing; I don't write about adultery or kids having premarital sex.

I'm writing a new love story, set in eastern North Carolina. Surprise, surprise, huh?

I have no preference on writing in contemporary or historical periods-that decision is based on the story.

Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period.

In all love stories the theme is love and tragedy, so by writing these types of stories, I have to include tragedy.

write what readers want to read, which isn’t necessarily what you want to write.