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Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you...

Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you...

I have visited Australia several times, and I always try to make a point of...

I have visited Australia several times, and I always try to make a point of...

I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished...

I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished...

I really fall in love with my characters, even the bad ones. I love getting...

I really fall in love with my characters, even the bad ones. I love getting...

I don't believe in writing anything that I don't know about or haven't researched about...

I don't believe in writing anything that I don't know about or haven't researched about...

I am currently talking to one of the studios about making American Star as a...

I am currently talking to one of the studios about making American Star as a...

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way...

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way...

I know that I am very popular in Holland, in fact I have visited Amsterdam...

I know that I am very popular in Holland, in fact I have visited Amsterdam...

Viagra is a drug, just like cocaine. It can cause you to become addicted.

Viagra is a drug, just like cocaine. It can cause you to become addicted.

I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers...

I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers...

I have written 20 books, and each one is like having a baby. Writing is...

I have written 20 books, and each one is like having a baby. Writing is...

I think I'm a born storyteller. Inspiration is all around me. I can read a...

I think I'm a born storyteller. Inspiration is all around me. I can read a...

The husbands, who sometimes have another family who's grown, are going, Now I can spend...

The husbands, who sometimes have another family who's grown, are going, Now I can spend...

Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?

Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?

I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I...

I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I...

My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?

My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?

Brittany Murphy... who knows if she's going to be around. Kirsten Dunst, I think she's...

Brittany Murphy... who knows if she's going to be around. Kirsten Dunst, I think she's...

All of my books have the potential to become movies, it's just a question of...

All of my books have the potential to become movies, it's just a question of...

I managed to take a family trip to the Bahamas and it was quite lovely.

I managed to take a family trip to the Bahamas and it was quite lovely.

I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth...

I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth...