I'm one of the lucky writers: plots come easily to me.
Caroline B. Cooney

My favorite book is always the one I'm working on at the moment.
Caroline B. Cooney

Actually my first eight books were historical novels, but they were never published.
Caroline B. Cooney

I get letters from readers who say that they have always hated reading, but somebody suggested one of my books, they actually finished the book and enjoyed it, and they're going on to read another book. I'm thrilled that they have figured out that reading is fun.
Caroline B. Cooney

If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story.
Caroline B. Cooney

I approach serious subjects, and I like to have the good guys win and have the parents among the good guys.
Caroline B. Cooney

People nearly always believe, and are willing to back it up with weapons and cruelty, that their religion and way of life is better than the other person's.
Caroline B. Cooney