Susan Wiggs is an American author of historical and contemporary romance novels.
Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.
It is a great virtue to be needed. Greater, even, than being liked
An event in the present evokes past sensations. But science couldn't explain how a foolish heart had the power to overrule common sense.
There's a kind of love that has the power to save you, to get you through life. It's like breathing. You have to do it or you'll die. And when it's over, your soul starts to bleed. There's no pain in the world like it, I swear.
Kids aren't supposed to have to figure out how to be happy. They just are.
In all my novels, a sense of place - not just geographic but social - is a critical element. I have always been drawn to the novels of Edith Wharton, among others, where social dynamics are crucial. Wharton's class consciousness fascinates me, and some of the tension in my books stems from that.
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.
Unexpected change is like a breath of fresh air -- a little brisk at first, but magic for the body and soul.
Amaryllis in Blueberry is a rich, evocative story about an unusual family that will sweep readers away to another place and time. Amaryllis's voice is a spellbinding and unique blend of naivet and wisdom. A perfect melding of family saga, murder mystery and a meditation on faith, loyalty and love, this novel will both haunt and entertain you.
What's difficult to understand about German opera? It's always the same. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love, girl gets devoured by horrible winged creature with claws.
At the centre of every fairy tale lay a truth that gave the story its power
I've always loved writing emotionally rich, character-driven novels that explore the way people fall in love and deal with life's triumphs and tragedies. I enjoy writing the contemporary and historical books equally, though perhaps 'enjoy' is the wrong word.
Insults sting but a little when they stem from a man's ignorance.
You're never alone when you're reading a book.
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.
There is something about losing your mother that is permanent and inexpressable - a wound that will never quite heal.
I never felt I was incapable of succeeding because I felt confident I could always learn what I needed to know.
You are TSTL. I beg your pardon. Too stupid to live.
On Sunday, something washed up on shore.
Scary thought - what if I get to know myself and I'm someone I don't want to be?