“We’re professional liars, aren’t we? It’s our job to keep the story interesting.” — Wendy Wax Liars Copy Share Image
“Getting older is definitely not for sissies.” But then neither, it seemed, was marriage.” — Wendy Wax Getting older 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
“I got my first driver’s license in Michigan when I turned twelve.” — Wendy Wax Michigan Copy Share Image
“The cat sat on the mat is not a story. The cat sat on the other cat’s mat is a story. —JOHN… — Wendy Wax Cats Copy Share Image
“The only important thing in a book is the meaning it has for you. —W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM” — Wendy Wax Book Copy Share Image
“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. —LOGAN PEARSALL SMITH” — Wendy Wax Life Copy Share Image
“Do you think there’s really a job where all you do is count the number of threads in a sheet? It sounds… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“She read every author she could get her hands on who wrote a strong female protagonist who triumphed in the end.” — Wendy Wax Books Copy Share Image
“It was only later that she would remember that the truth did not always set you free. And that you had to… — Wendy Wax Heart Copy Share Image
“And she cannot be a day over thirty-five,” he said adamantly. “I have noticed that after that the fruit becomes . . . less firm.” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“it seemed efficient cargo area filling was yet another suburban skill at which Madeline Singer excelled.” — 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
“She waited for one of them to say something that might facilitate a more in-depth conversation, something that might bridge the distance… — Wendy Wax Communication Copy Share Image
“If Steve didn’t have a job, where did he go every day after he put on his suit and strolled out the… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“The problem began with her height, which was too short to command respect, and was compounded by china-doll features, an oversize bust,… — Wendy Wax Heart 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
“He was still telling himself to calm down, patting his pockets for a Tootsie Pop—something he hadn’t done all week—when he went… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“Steve doesn’t work here anymore.” Madeline sat in the cul-de-sac, trying to absorb the words she’d just heard. “I haven’t seen Steve… — 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
“she hated that the dress would give the network an opportunity to deduct more IQ points, though why people seemed to think… — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“The discomfort she felt with Avery Lawford was nothing compared to what she felt when their third partner arrived a few moments… — Wendy Wax Red carpet Copy Share Image
“She wrote for years, one book after another, just trying to get somewhere. At one point, despite all the roadblocks her publisher… — Wendy Wax Books Copy Share Image
“the Beaux Arts building’s grand Corinthian columns and its three immense archways. Two majestic marble lions served as bookends. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia… — Wendy Wax Art Copy Share Image
“Did you try his cell phone?” Adrienne’s tone was uncharacteristically tentative. “Yes.” Maddie began to back down the driveway, her mind swirling… — Wendy Wax Cell phone Copy Share Image
“Oh, it’s so gorgeous!” They were full on to the sun, which glowed low directly ahead of them, heavy with golden light… — Wendy Wax Golden light 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
“Mallory sat propped up in bed, her laptop, appropriately enough, in her lap,” — Wendy Wax Copy Share Image
“I’ve been pinching our pennies so tightly that Abraham Lincoln’s face is imprinted on my fingers.” — 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
“being able to work in a robe and slippers was one of the greatest perks of being a writer.” — Wendy Wax 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
“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
“Never let them see you sweat. Nicole Grant, former dating guru and A-list matchmaker, knew it was a bad sign when the… — 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
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. —W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM” — Wendy Wax Books Copy Share Image
“She read novels. One book after another, sometimes at the rate of one a day, for a solid year. An acceptable form… — Wendy Wax Book 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 Cheap food Copy Share Image
