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ML: I would say that both my husband and my children most define my life. In terms of before-and-after events, my husband’s cancer probably impacted our lives even more than the death of those whom we loved. My husband was diagnosed when my first two children were 15 months and three weeks old, and he was ill for many years.
* '''BB: How much of you is there in Jill and Susie? Did you ever feel any guilt about all the tragedy you heaped onto Jill's shoulders?'''
ML: What Jill and Susie express best is how important friendship is to me. I’m lucky to have amazing friends who are wit, wisdom, intelligence and goodness in real live human form.
* '''BB: 5. Did you ever feel any guilt about all the tragedy you heaped onto Jill’s shoulders?
ML: It is true that in ''Landslide'' Jill experiences unimaginable heartbreak - landslides altering Jill’s life again and again. While writing Jill’s reactions to such tragedy, I discovered Jill’s persistent optimism. Because of this optimism, I have never felt guilty about challenging Jill so aggressively. Instead, by moving Jill through the hardship, I have seen Jill discover her resilience. I have also seen Jill realize that sometimes death opens paths as wondrous as those found in life.
