Susan Wiggs
Susan Wiggs
Susan Wiggs is an American author of historical and contemporary romance novels...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
heart past common-sense
An event in the present evokes past sensations. But science couldn't explain how a foolish heart had the power to overrule common sense.
book heart writing
Tell the story that's in your heart, and don't hold back. Write a book the reader will want to melt into.
heart sturdy organs
The human heart was such a complex organ, fragile and sturdy all at once.
hurt moving heart
Here's the thing about broken hearts. You can always survive them. Always. No matter how deep the hurt, the capacity to heal and move on is even stronger.
kids how-to-be-happy figures
Kids aren't supposed to have to figure out how to be happy. They just are.
love-of-my-life focus i-love-my-life
I love my life, my family and my friends, and I'm drawn to 'relationship' novels because of their affirming focus on the power of love to heal wounds and transform lives.
struggle writing matter
Writing is a struggle no matter what the genre.
virtue needed greater
It is a great virtue to be needed. Greater, even, than being liked
stupid pardon
You are TSTL. I beg your pardon. Too stupid to live.
teacher believe idealist
Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.
wall men essence
Honestly, the essence of publishing hasn't changed. Since the days of the cave man carving stuff on the cave walls, people have wanted stories, and storytellers have wanted an audience. That is still the case. The changes are really a matter of format.
new-york memories book
I lived in upstate New York until I was ten years old and we moved overseas. I have a lot of nostalgic memories of that part of the world, and I love going back there by writing the Lakeshore books.
scary what-if want
Scary thought - what if I get to know myself and I'm someone I don't want to be?
writing practice crafts
Talent is required, but much of writing is a matter of craft, which develops with time, attention, patience and practice, like playing an instrument or learning to dance.