“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. —W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM” — Wendy Wax Books Copy Share Image
“Dottie, spray her hair some more so that it can’t fall forward. It’s hiding her, um, profile.” This was Jonathan the director’s… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“They looked at each other. “I don’t understand it. But I know who sent it.” Maddie Singer’s thumbs and her iPhone were… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“ladies’ clothing aisle—strategically located just past the automotive section—where Avery and Madeline selected some of the ugliest shorts and T-shirts Nicole had… — Wendy Wax Fashion Copy Share Image
“We honeymooned on the SS Franklin,” Max said. “We were the onboard entertainment even though it was Millie’s first time onstage. When… — Wendy Wax First time Copy Share Image
“The last time you gave me ‘Hightower detail’ he caught me with his underwear in my hands.” “I’m sorry I missed that.”… — Wendy Wax Last time Copy Share Image
“Madeline Singer had recently achieved two things that surprised her: a senior citizen discount; and the legal right to date.” — Wendy Wax Senior citizen Copy Share Image
“Either way would give her a shot at covering their most pressing expenses until Malcolm Dyer was found and the remainder of… — Wendy Wax Money Copy Share Image
“the fact that her children were so obviously living their own lives was bittersweet. Their independence was what you hoped for and… — Wendy Wax Children Copy Share Image
“What defines us isn’t how we behave when things are good, Andrew, but how we respond when they aren’t.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Working with your ex-husband was almost as much fun as a double root canal. Without anesthesia. Doing it in front of television… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Somehow she’d clabbered together a series of student loans to get her undergraduate degree at Boston College. Her graduation gift to herself… — Wendy Wax Graduation Copy Share Image
“I had one celebrity, who shall remain nameless,” Nicole said when pumped for stories about her high-profile clients, “who wouldn’t consider dating… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“A summer full of cheap food, folding chairs, and home-cooked meals. Those good times were so going to roll.” — Wendy Wax Good times Copy Share Image
“But what I wanted to capture was the connection we felt, feel, for each other. And how it enhances our work and,… — Wendy Wax Car crash Copy Share Image
“We’re professional liars, aren’t we? It’s our job to keep the story interesting.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“The hangers that held his hanging clothes had been aligned in the same direction. All of it had been arranged by color.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“If you just send me the tuition money for summer session, I’ll . . .” “No.” “What?” Clearly it had never occurred… — Wendy Wax Money Copy Share Image
“satellite TV—as always amazed that there could be so many options and so little to watch.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“began to pray in earnest. She realized as she did so that she hadn’t addressed God in any way since her father’s… — Wendy Wax Five years Copy Share Image
“whenever I do a signing or a talk, people are really curious about the business and the whole creative process.” — Wendy Wax Business Copy Share Image
“There isn’t a lot a mother won’t do for her child, Kyra. It’s sort of hardwired into our DNA.” — Wendy Wax Children Copy Share Image