What is the first thing ever that you remember writing?Second grade.

The assignment was to write about our winter break.

I was sent to the principals office and told to erase what I had written.

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What is the last book that made you cry?Rachel IngallsMrs.

Even though hes a minor character, Marty became one of my favorite people in the book.

Hes a little tragic and funny.

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Where do you write?Cross-legged on the couch with my laptop on my lap.

I used to think I couldnt write without smoking.

Thank God those days are over.

I can write without it, but I love candy.

What was the hardest plot point or character to write inLaura & Emma?The ending.

This makes me sad.

Still, I dont know if Id change it.

Write a movie poster tagline forLaura & Emma:A tree grows on the Upper East Side.