To write a story, I think you really have to open yourself up to the world.

As much as I'm drawn to writing about teenage girls, I like the idea of having the freedom to branch out and write about different ages, for different ages.

I look back on my 20s. It's supposed to be the prime of your life, the most vital, the most beautiful. But you're making your critical decisions and sometimes your most critical mistakes.

The distinction has blurred between young adult and adult books. Some of the teen books have become more sophisticated.

My household is, in a nice way, very busy.

I don't have the life of a famous person. But I do feel like I've been able to connect with a lot of people.