The true nature of evil is that it is so very casual.

I can be an incredibly fabulous person, and I don't have to be in the highest heels, the tallest wig, the skimpiest outfit.

I can remember every outfit I wore to every party going back to 1983.

I think that when you are a teenager, it's the smartest you will ever be in your life. Teenagers are so resilient and strong, it's just amazing.

I was definitely the oddball freak show in school.

I consciously try not to play favorites with my characters or my books.

My final historical romance came out December 2005. While I enjoyed writing medieval romances, I was also dying to write something with more edge.

From a writer's standpoint, each character and story presents its own unique challenges and delights. I'm deeply curious about all of my characters, and I love peeling away their layers to see what's underneath their skin, or secreted deep within their hearts.