There's a lot more to publishing a book than writing it and slapping a cover on it.

I have been blessed to have the same editor and work for a great publishing house.

Hook your editor with a strong opening sentence to bring attention to your writing.

I think the more avenues that open up when people want to publish, the better. Some of the authors that want to jump ship from the traditional houses and go on their own, you know what? Good luck. It's going to be a lot tougher than you think.

When I give a lot of speeches, they're always on the fly. I mean, I know what I'm going to say roughly, but I do not - will not read.

My writing voice is a little quirkier, more singer-songwriter-y than the Top 40 stuff I cover.