To learn to write, write lots of letters, keep a diary - writing is like swimming, the more you do it, the better you get. I was 35 years old when I started writing, and I'm 54 years old now. I can pretty much do what I want. I like traveling and I like writing stories. When I travel, I usually try to stay with families, because that's how I get story ideas.
Kids are interesting.
I don't think I will ever write a children's novel. I don't think I'm a good novel writer. The Lorax , by Dr. Seuss. I like Dr. Seuss's wacko illustrations and his crazy sense of humor. He is my hero.