Working on the plot/story idea for my next novel ... It always takes time.

but it wasn't just about my feelings. The more I got to know you, the more I was certain that you'd do whatever it took to provide for your family. That was important to me. You have to understand that back then, a lot of people our age wanted to change the world. Even though it's a noble idea, I knew I wanted something more traditional. I wanted a family like my parents had, and I wanted to concentrate on my little corner of the world. I wanted someone who wanted to marry a wife and a mother, and someone who would respect my choice.

Really good original ideas are very hard to come up with. Good ideas - easy. Really good, original ideas - it can take months.

People were destined for one another; that's the romantic idea that young girls have, and I guess part of me still believes it.