I think writing well takes a little bit of talent and an awful lot of work. Kristan Higgins More Quotes by Kristan Higgins More Quotes From Kristan Higgins 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. Kristan Higgins connectionthinkhumorwriting My love of cleaning is symbolic of my desire to rule the world... I always wear a seat belt because I enjoy being alive... and I like having two eyes, so yes to the safety goggles, too! Kristan Higgins eyesenjoyloveworld Sometimes, I'll hear from other writers or folks in the publishing industry that my books are rule-breakers, which I take as a compliment. Kristan Higgins hearbookssometimescompliment I do think people should be proud and supportive of their friends, in publishing and everywhere else. Kristan Higgins thinkfriendsproudpeople Honestly, my entire childhood could be summed up with one word: Reader. I was always hunched over a book; in fact, I was the only kid in the world who got paler in the summer, because I'd sneak down into our cool, dank cellar and sit alone with a book for hours. Kristan Higgins alonecoolchildhoodworld After about the age of 13, I was a romance addict. Still am, though I read just about every other genre as well. The only thing I really shy away from is political thrillers. Kristan Higgins justshypoliticalage I think self-doubt, as grim as it can be, makes me a better writer. Stasis and hubris would probably be the death knell for my career. Kristan Higgins betterthinkmedeath I guess my ambition is simply to keep doing what I'm doing for as long as I can. Kristan Higgins doingi-canambitionlong A lot of people ask for sequels, but what they really want is just to know the characters are happy and safe. Kristan Higgins knowwanthappypeople I took piano lessons as a kid, and my daughter's played piano since before she started kindergarten, so classical piano is something I really love. Kristan Higgins shesomethingdaughterlove You know what I loved about 'Sideways'? Well, the wine, of course. But it was one of the few movies in which being a writer was realistically depicted. I loved how the Paul Giamatti character tries so ineptly to talk about his book. Kristan Higgins lovedyoucharacterbook One thing about 'Thelma & Louise' we can't forget: Brad Pitt. Oh, yes. Kristan Higgins yesaboutone-thingforget There's something so satisfying about road trip movies - and books! Kristan Higgins booksroadmoviessomething An entire empire built on teenage angst, yes? Thank you, John Hughes! Kristan Higgins empireyesyouthank-you I think it's always interesting to learn what the seemingly spontaneous one-nighter actually reveals about a character. Kristan Higgins thinkalwayscharacterinteresting
