Best-selling author of 19 books, including the newly released Lone Wolf, Jodi Picoult reveals how she navigates her day-to-day (and gives us a hint about next year's novel!).
1. There's always someone better than you.
My mom always used to say this, and I've always lived it, because I think it keeps me really humble. No matter how much success you've had, it makes you remember that you didn't always start there at the point of glory—and you might not always end up there.
2. Even teenagers love to snuggle.
Having that moment of connection with your children—there's nothing like that. Last night, my daughter, who is 16, patted her bed and said, "Come sit down, Mom." And I said, "What do you want me to do? Tuck you in? Give you a kiss goodnight?" And she said, "No, come here." Then she lifted the covers so I could get in and snuggle with her. And for a 16-year-old, that was great. We just kind of sat there and talked for a little while. I'll never forget. Next time, it'll be my idea!
3. The secret to fearlessness is...
Two things: Either having nothing to come home to or having everything to come home to. Either you've got absolutely nothing to lose or you've got everything to lose and you don't think about the scary events in your life because they've all got to get done to protect the people you love.
4. Never eat caviar.
Does anyone really like it? It's really expensive. It's fish eggs. They pop in your mouth, and it's kind of gross.
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