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I like to write books that touch my heart. I want to entertain, and I love to entertain myself.

I get a lot of mail from boys in detention centers, including one from a center where they only had a few copies of my novel. They had a deal with each other that they'd read a couple of chapters and then slide it under the door to the next guy. I think that's very cool.

Two dads have sent me letters that said my books changed their daughters' lives. I send them packages with T-shirts and posters because, come on... that's the coolest.

Everyone who has ever met me for at least five minutes knows I'm a really funny person. I love to laugh and to make people laugh, so writing comedy comes naturally to me.

I was definitely meant to be a young adult author, and I love it - I'm here to stay!

Fans always say they laughed and they cried while reading my books. And I tell them that I laughed and cried while writing them.

I lost my dad when I was younger, and I know what it's like to lose a beloved parent.

Romance novels are my favorite books to read. I write young adult romances, and am so happy to be promoting this wonderful genre.

I tried writing adult romances, but it just didn't fit my voice.

I write edgy, sexy teen romances, and that's what I'll continue to do.

When I write, it's like watching a movie in my head.

Football players are misunderstood. They aren't the dumb jocks people think they are.

For my 'Perfect Chemistry' series, I did movie-style book trailers, and my fans went crazy for them.

We kiss all the time." I clear my throat, then add, "We just...do it in private.

She's a Texan, born and raised. Football is in our blood.

Does she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who look down upon her?

I'll explain it to you. To me it's more than a game." She touches her chest and says, "When you love something as much as I love football, you just feel it inside. Did you ever love doing something so bad that it consumed you?" "A long time ago." "That's what football is to me. It's my passion, my life… my escape. When I play, I forget everything that sucks in my life. And when we win…" She looks down like she's embarrassed to admit what she's about to reveal. "I know this is going to sound stupid, but when we win I think miracles can happen.

You own a piece of me," he murmurs as he holds me afterward. "Good," I tell him. "And just so you know… I'm never giving it back.

I never believed in love at first sight, until I met Derek. It's all-consuming and delicious and wonderful and exciting. At the same time, it makes me nervous and self-conscious and emotional. Love exists. I know it does, because I'm madly, deeply, hopelessly in love.

This attitude means you haven't met a girl worthy of your attention. You'll want to get caught if the right girl comes along.

Julian, sometimes girls are like junk food. They look good, and they sure taste good… but you know they're not healthy for you and cause cavities so it's better to just leave 'em alone. Got me?