Susan Wiggs
Susan Wiggs
Susan Wiggs is an American author of historical and contemporary romance novels...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
struggle writing matter
Writing is a struggle no matter what the genre.
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.
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.
falling-in-love book writing
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.
kids how-to-be-happy figures
Kids aren't supposed to have to figure out how to be happy. They just are.
book class elements
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.
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.
air soul magic
Unexpected change is like a breath of fresh air -- a little brisk at first, but magic for the body and soul.
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.
girl falling-in-love boys
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.
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.
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.
teacher believe idealist
Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.