Kate: I have an idea for my third book in my mind. The way it’s worked for me is characters take up residence in my mind for about six months to a year before I ever write a word. If they stick around that long, then I know that has to be the book. My retelling of Jane Eyre was like that. I didn't let myself write anything because I was going to finish If, Then.
KJ: This is the good stuff. This is the meat. This is the middle of the sandwich. You don't have to savor every minute. This is not one of those old-lady-in-the-grocery-store, “Time goes so fast” It’s not that. We don't have to feel like unicorns and rainbows constantly. To make that decision to make it as good as you can is really important.
Charles: I have many, many bad habits. Sometimes people ask me, “How do I get rid of bad habits?” The truth of the matter is your brain does not distinguish between a good habit and a bad habit. It just creates habits. It’s up to us to decide which ones we like and which ones we don't like. By the way, having a glass of wine at night, if you enjoy that, that's totally fine.
