My mother painted and wrote. She always had a painting in progress on an easel in the kitchen, so our house always smelled like oil paint. At night, she wrote after she'd put my sisters and me to bed, and… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
My father gave me an old Olympia portable when I was in fourth grade. Our ancestors came from Ireland. Our family stories of immigration helped me understand more about my characters in 'The Lemon Orchard.' — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
I was married to a law student, and I used to attend classes with him at Georgetown University Law Center. Being of dramatic bent,… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
My first three-sisters novel in a while, 'Sandcastles' tells the story of the Sullivan family - two passionate artists and their three wildly different… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
Here are a few of the actors who have brought my novels to TV life: Bill Pullman, Holly Hunter, Frances McDormand, Julian Sands, Gena… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
The Secret Life of Bees proves that a family can be found where you least expect it-maybe not under your own roof, but in… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
'Little Night' comes from deep in my heart, and tells about the lengths people will go for love. — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
never judge anyone by their appearance, or the car they drive, or the house they live in, or even by the words they say.… — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
Goodbyes were impossible, unless you didn't realize you were saying them. — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
I am honored to have had two Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions made from my novels - 'Silver Bells' and 'Follow the Stars Home.' — Luanne Rice Copy Share Image
