I really wouldn't classify the books as mysteries. I prefer to say that they're adventures. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Was a fast easy reading, Good to take your mind off of anything serious for a while — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
As writers, we all have an agenda, but if you recognize that agenda in a book, then you've failed. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I work real hard so the reader doesn't have to. I don't want them to have to look up words. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
There's just so much craziness out there in the world; it's like I couldn't fit them all in my books. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I did a co-authored book not so long ago that was an American historical romance set at the turn of the century.… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
'Plum's are probably the funniest, but all the books have their own degree of humor. But if you're hooked into 'Ranger,' you're… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Some people learn from books, some listen to the advice of others, some learn from mistakes. I fit into the last category.… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“A book?" he asked. "Yeah, remember before television and computers we used to do this thing called reading?” — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
By about the sixth romance I knew I wasn't in exactly the right place. I liked writing action. And I wanted to… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Make sure your main characters are likeable. They can be flawed, but your readers need to be able to root for them. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
The 'Stephanie Plums' are very much Jersey books. So you can't get away from attitude and objectionable language. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I write to entertain. When people read one of my books I want them to finish with a smile on their faces,… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
We are a little messianic about our comic books! We feel like they deserve to be more legitimate, they deserve to get… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Like 'Metro' and 'Motor,' 'Troublemaker' is written in first person. The only narration that happens is Barney speaking to the reader/thinking in… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
When I'm plotting out a book, I use a storyboard - I'll have maybe three lines across on the storyboard and just… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I go to bars and restaurants, and I sit and I eavesdrop on people and I watch people in shopping centers and,… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I think that some books are more successful than others to certain readers. People who read my books for the humor, they're… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Way back before the 'Alex Barnaby' series was first published, we were talking with Dark Horse then about making it into a… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Since I can barely write two books a year the best solution seems to be co-author projects. My goal isn't to get… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I know the relationships, and I already know my characters and how I'm going to reveal my characters to my readers -… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Transitions are critically important. I want the reader to turn the page without thinking she's turning the page. It must flow seamlessly. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
When you get ready to write your novel, outline it first. There's nothing worse than getting halfway through and realizing you've painted… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I look at the plotline and let my co-author basically write the book; first draft. Then they give it to me, and… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Romance novels are birthday cake and life is often peanut butter and jelly. I think everyone should have lots of delicious romance… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“Of course it's your fault," Grandma said. "You must be doing something wrong, if you know what I mean. Maybe you need… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I'm so busy writing and editing two books a year that I don't have time for painting anymore. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I had done 12 little romance books, and I decided I wanted to move into crime fiction. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I always felt once it goes into movie land, the book belongs to someone else. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I don't want my readers slowed down by long passages of narrative. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Writing a graphic novel is hard. It feels closer to a screen play than to a novel. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I actually really suck at naming books, so lots of years ago, readers were sending in their ideas for titles, and what… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Somewhere along the line, I realized that I liked telling stories, and I decided that I would try writing. Ten years later,… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“His pager beeped, and he looked at the readout. “I have to get back to Deal. Do you have any secret weapons in your… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
You gonna take the case?" It's not a case. It's a missing person. Sort of." You're gonna have a devil of a time finding… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Are we fighting?" I asked Morelli. "No. Were discussing." "Are you sure?" "Am I yelling?" Morelli asked. "Is my face purple? Are the cords… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“changed expression. Wariness, maybe. I felt a body move so close it was skimming my own, and a warm hand protectively settled at the… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I need to look like an idiot at least twice a day to keep myself humble. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Mooner was walking around laying his hands on the cars, divining karma. "this is it", he said, standing by a small khaki-colored jeep."this car… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“Ranger was waiting. He was dressed in black slacks, a form-fitting black T-shirt, and a black blazer.” — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
I guessed my mother figured if my father got right down to the task of eating he wouldn’t be so inclined to jump up… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
You can get through very serious and sometimes horrible and sometimes embarrassing and very awkward situations with humor. It gives us a way out. — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Way back before the 'Alex Barnaby' series was first published, we were talking with Dark Horse then about making it into a graphic novel… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“He wears jeans, untucked shirts, and a Glock 19, and he has a big shaggy dog named Bob.” — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
