"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Death caught you too quickly in the year 1986 to breast cancer. But what you did leave behind was the legendary Flowers in the Attic and a ton of unfinished work ready to be published. I read Flowers in the Attic in January at the age of 13. People told me I was too young to handle it and even the bookstore clerk that sold the book to me asked what on earth made me want to read this. So I ignored them and ended up loving the book and reading the whole Dollenganner series. You may not be with us anymore, but I still consider you a role model. I love the way you right and also the terrifying but enjoyable (and sinful as Olivia Foxworth would say) you wrote. I love your view on religion and you made me realize after reading a quote of yours that I am starting to question religion. The fantastic quote stated: “I believe in God, but not religion. I believe religion is used to manipulate and punish”, and it is so true. Lastly you have inspired me as a young writer. I read your books like a bible and it showed how much somebody’s words can do so much , they can make you cry, feel rage and perhaps a shine of happiness. I want to do exactly what you did and touch people with my words. If nobody has told you, your books are still being published! The newest book published is called “Secret Brother”. But whilst I am here, I would like to say that I am in rage that you killed Cathy and Chris! They deserved to live until they were 100! So, if you are in heaven, in a little mushroom like your child self would’ve liked, I bet you are writing about Cindy and her children and perhaps about Deidre and Darren and about Bart, Jory and even Toni. Please keep up the good work and visit Earth soon!