I think there's always room for humor, especially when you're talking about really serious issues.

I had written a book that dealt with really serious issues. Was anybody going to want to read a Christmas love story from me?

I knew that part of the problem with sensitive issues is that, because they're uncomfortable to address, we have a hard time doing so honestly, if at all.

Novels are a safe way to talk about things.

Every action we have is going to have repercussions in ways we could not anticipate.