I really was not into being a world famous author. I enjoyed the process and wanted to complete the work.

The only thing worse than unrealized hope is no hope.

I gave up many times but I never quit.

We're still discussing the situation with the Sheraton. We're not convinced that the repairs took care of the structural problems. ...We want to make sure everyone is safe before we open that thing.

I think it's a fun, redeeming story. You will go through love and drama and conflict and heartache and adventure. You name it, it's in there.

I had never written anything before.