[i]t's Not Just The Books Under Fire

Some Characters Become Your Friends For Life. That's How It Was For Me With Betsy-tacy.

I Use A Computer, But Before I Begin Each New Book I Keep A Notebook. I Write Down Everything That Comes To Mind During That Period Before I Actually Begin. It Might Take Months Or Weeks. That Notebook Is My Security Blanket So That I Never Have To Face A Blank Screen (or Blank Page). But I Print Out Often And My Best Ideas Usually Come With A Pencil In My Hand.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

I Don't Necessarily Want To Talk About A Book That I Read. Even When I Love It.

I Made Promises To You That I'm Not Sure I Can Keep. None Of It Has Anything To Do With You. It's Just That I Don't Know What To Do Now. You Must Be Thinking What A Rotten Person I Am. Well, Believe Me, I'm Thinking The Same Thing. I Don't Know How This Happened Or Why. Maybe I Can Get Over It. Do You Think You Can Wait - Because I Don't Want You To Stop Loving Me. I Keep Remembering Us And How It Was. I Don't Want To Hurt You ... Not Ever.