Kristan Higgins

Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is a New York Times bestselling American author of contemporary romance. She is a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best Contemporary Single Title for Catch of the Day in 2008, and Too Good Too Be True in 2010...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
CountryUnited States of America
humor requires rhythm tap
Humor writing requires a rhythm and timing, as well as some kind of connection to the reader, and I think that's how I tap into it.
humor
Humor writing is something that comes naturally to me.
built entire john teenage
An entire empire built on teenage angst, yes? Thank you, John Hughes!
characters people
A lot of people ask for sequels, but what they really want is just to know the characters are happy and safe.
forgiveness forgiving hyenas
But they're family, and you forgive them, even if they are human equivalent of hyenas. Because that's what you do, Posey. Forgive.
letting-go breakup love-of-my-life
You asked why I couldn't forgive you," Nick said, very quietly, and I jumped a little. "It was because you were the love of my life, Harper. And you didn't want to be. That's hard to let go.
love feelings speech
"I don't want to lose you, I love you, and...and that's all I've got." As speeches went, it wasn't great. As feelings went...different story.
angel dies
Stop smiling. Every time you smile, an angel dies.
language english-language ifs
If only…the saddest words in the English language.
believe over-you get-over
Commandment #1: Believe in yourself. Commandment #2: Get over yourself.
where-you-live levels matter
It doesn’t matter how old you are, what level of schooling you’ve had or where you live—stalking is innate to the female psyche. We’ve all been there.
character warrior jumping
The librarian, the warrior, the free spirit... archetypes are a great jumping off point to help clarify where we want to go with a character.
sexy fun sugar
Snarky, sexy and so much fun. Sugar Jamison is sure to be a hit!.
strong together records
For the record, a mechanical engineer is responsible for how just about anything is built. We make sure any type of structure or vehicle or roadway is strong, safe and will stay together.