Melissa de la Cruz

I don't write that much horror. People tell me my books are scary, but they're not really; I don't go there.

Being an adult comes with a whole new set of issues.

Dark books do appeal to kids because they have nice, sheltered lives - and they also appeal to children who are going through pretty hard times themselves.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.