You work hard on a book and throw it out there and then it's beyond your control. — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important. — Sara Gruen Aging Copy Share Image
“It's like Charlie told the cop. For this old man, this is home.” — Sara Gruen Old man Copy Share Image
Is where you're from the place you're leaving or where you have roots? — Sara Gruen Forget Copy Share Image
It's as though I've been sleepwalking and suddenly woken to find myself here — Sara Gruen Sleepwalking Copy Share Image
...poking a lump of red Jello that jiggles outrageously, like a breast I once knew. — Sara Gruen Breasts Copy Share Image
“90/93-year-old Jacob wonders as he gazes at his aged reflection, 'When did I stop being me?” — Sara Gruen Aged Copy Share Image
“It was the only secret I kept from her and eventually it became impossible to fix. With a secret like that, at… — Sara Gruen Secret Copy Share Image
I don't like outlining, because books are organic things. Sometimes a book doesn't want to be written in a certain way. — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
I want her to melt into me, like butter on toast. I want to absorb her and walk around for the rest… — Sara Gruen Love Copy Share Image
“The person following is never in control, which she knows full well and which is exactly why she does it.” — Sara Gruen Book Copy Share Image
So what if I'm ninety-three? So what if I'm ancient and cranky and my body's a wreck? If they're willing to accept… — Sara Gruen Accept me Copy Share Image
“Don't mind Russ," he says. "He's a good kid underneath all those holes, although it's a wonder he doesn't spring a leak… — Sara Gruen Fiction Copy Share Image
Even when I look straight into the milky blue eyes I can't find myself any more. When did I stop being me? — Sara Gruen Being me Copy Share Image
I just don't think I've had the desire yet to write a vicious animal - like a dog-gone-bad or anything - where… — Sara Gruen Animal Copy Share Image
“ And then I laugh, because it's so ridiculous and so gorgeous and it's all I an do to not melt into… — Sara Gruen End-quote Copy Share Image
“In your thirties something strange starts to happen. It’s a mere hiccup at first, an instant of hesitation. How old are you?… — Sara Gruen Thirties Copy Share Image
“Then she turns to Midnight and perches delicately on his lowered back. He rises, arches his neck, and carries Marlena from the… — Sara Gruen Horses Follow Copy Share Image
“There’s a moment in every book when the story and characters are finally there; they come to life, they’re in control. They… — Sara Gruen Books Copy Share Image
He stares at me, and then leans back in his chair. "He's ill, Jacob." I say nothing. "He's a paragon schnitzophonic." "He's… — Sara Gruen Als Copy Share Image
I used to think I preferred getting old to the alternative, but now I'm not sure. Sometimes the momotony of bingo and… — Sara Gruen Alternatives Copy Share Image
Juliet is one of those rare novels that has it all: lush prose, tightly intertwined parallel narratives, intrigue, and historical detail all… — Sara Gruen Backdrop Copy Share Image
“Afterward she lies nestled against me, her hair tickling my face. I stroke her lightly, memorizing her body. I want her to… — Sara Gruen Body Copy Share Image
“But there's nothing to be done about it. All I can do is put in time waiting for the inevitable, observing as… — Sara Gruen Ghosts Copy Share Image
“I cling to my anger with every ounce of humanity left in my ruined body, but it's no use. It slips away,… — Sara Gruen Anger Copy Share Image
“Bathing is even more embarrassing, because I have to strip down to my birthday suit in front of a nurse. Now, there… — Sara Gruen Bathing Copy Share Image
“My father felt it was his duty to continue to treat animals long after he stopped getting paid. He couldn't stand by… — Sara Gruen Animals Copy Share Image
“I reach for the napkin, and as I do I catch sight of my hands. They are knobby and crooked, thin-skinned, and—like… — Sara Gruen Vanity Copy Share Image
My platitudes don't hold their interest and I can hardly blame them for that. My real stories are all out of date.… — Sara Gruen Advent Copy Share Image
Sometimes when you get older — and I’m not talking about you, I’m talking generally, because everyone ages differently — things you… — Sara Gruen Age Copy Share Image
When you are five, you know your age down to the month. Even in your twenties, you know how old you are.… — Sara Gruen Twenties Copy Share Image
