Difficult Quote by Gail Simone

When I really want to be comforted myself, what I look for is a story about how somebody could survive something really difficult.

— Adam Silvera

I want to write stories that don't help you escape life, but embrace life.

— Peter Hedges

I'm always interested in are stories that challenge people.

— Tatiana Maslany

I'm interested in stories that help me, people navigate in this broken world.

— Peter Hedges

I'm always looking for a story of survival.

— Dave Pelzer

To survive, you must tell stories.

— Umberto Eco

“The stories of others who have pushed past their hardships and difficulties to become great should be terrific encouragement for whatever situation you are…

— Nate Green

I mostly write about the working poor. Somehow, they're not being written about much anymore. I'm very interested in people who are in a…

— Bonnie Jo Campbell

I like to tell stories about people trying to make the right, difficult decision at the least opportune moment... People in a crucible of…

— Doug Stanton

I'm interested in reality, and I'm interested in survival. I'm interested in people who aren't the lucky ones, who maybe have a tougher time…

— Mary Ellen Mark

I'm usually writing about survival. I never planned it, but it runs through all my books.

— Mark Kurlansky

I'm trying to write stories that are interesting and enjoyable.

— Arthur Bradford