Terry McMillan

It takes me forever to say my prayers these days, but I don't care, because this time around, I want to make sure God doesn't have to do any guesswork.

I try to create characters that I am fascinated by on some level or intrigued by or can't stand.

You know, one of my fears about living alone so long is that you get used to doing everything your own way.

I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Ever since I watched 'Roots,' I've dreamed of tracing my African ancestry and helping other people do the same.