When I'm in the midst of finishing a book, I can be working around the clock.

Sometimes you can’t let go of the past without facing it again.

Even a snail will eventually reach its destination.

Everything seems simpler from a distance.

I also find doing the mundane, everyday things in life has a calming, creative influence on me. Some of my best ideas come when I'm vacuuming or waiting in lines.

During the day, if I don't have any other commitments, I'm usually at my desk writing, revising, or researching anywhere from four to six hours.