Thanks for clicking! I'm always happy to provide a quick quote or schedule an interview or talk about a keynote speech or appearance or school visit or Satellite Media Tour. If you are a producer, journalist, friend, fan, teacher, principal, librarian, guidance counselor, businessperson, or bookstore owner, please write me at carolwords@aol.com. Unless I'm away, I will usually get back to you within two days--if not two hours! Adults, my phone number in Manhattan is 212 724 1311. The address is 670 WEA 2F NYC 10025. And click resume or school visits or photo for more information.

You may email or call me directly about my books. The publicist for Girltalk (Fourth Edition) is Leslie Cohen at HarperCollins, 212 207 7000 leslie.cohen@harpercollins.com. The publicist for the Melanie Martin novels is Jackie Brook at Knopf jbrook@randomhouse.com at 212 782 9672. And Elyse Marshall at HarperCollins 212 261 6793 elyse.marshall@harpercollins.com takes care of For Girls Only.

Are you looking for personal advice? I've been answering mail 24/7 since 1985, and while the female email sometimes comes too fast, if you keep your e-mail brief, there's an excellent chance I'll get back to you personally. But I cannot handle IMs, forwards, chain letters, jokes, or become a penpal or join a friendship group. Sorry! Also if you read the Q&As posted here and on my online column, you'll probably find your answer. If you do write, I may use your letter in a future GL "Dear Carol" column (no names, of course) for Girls' Life girlslife.com, unless you tell me not to. Please note that I may be away during holidays/vacations and it's just me, no staff, so I can't always send an immediate answer or cyberhug. On this site, you can find numbers to call immediately for help or advice, e.g. 800 999 9999 and 800 273 TALK and, in an emergency, 800 SUICIDE.

My own best advice is right in my books and I poured my heart into 'em! So girls, if you want my advice on boys, friends, parents, or self esteem, just head to the library or bookstore, or order GIRLTALK: All The Stuff Your Sister Never Told You (Fourth Edition) and FOR GIRLS ONLY. Parents are usually much happier to buy a book than a CD or headband, so why not ask? They make good gifts for birthdays, holidays, or anytime. Enjoy!

Carol Weston
New York City