Big Quote by Leigh Bardugo

I think of the biopics I've written as exploring a more grown-up side of myself, through other characters' lives.

— Dustin Lance Black

Early in my career, I decided not to do sequels. I know that children enjoy them, but I valued the feeling that this was…

— Betsy Byars

My main disappointment was always that a book had to end. And then what? But I don't think I was ever disappointed by the…

— Eudora Welty

I wish my life was a John Grisham novel. His heroes always seem to be one step away from death but come up with…

— Simone Elkeles

I didn't want to just write a series - I wanted to write an epic, on story that spans three books, where decisions made…

— Marcus Sakey

I didn't really have a major role in how it was described. I wanted it to be a collection of essays where each storyline…

— Chelsea Martin

I do not choose characters because I think, 'Wow, that woman is so strong.' I chose these characters with utmost conviction because I think…

— Anushka Sharma

I know from experience that I make the best decisions when I'm into the story and inspired by the story, not when I'm sitting…

— Pamela Clare

I leapt eagerly into books. The characters’ lives were so much more interesting than the lonely heartbeat of my own.

— Ruta Sepetys

That's a discovery process. That's the terrifying and wonderful part about getting picked up to series. You get to develop the stories and talk…

— Chuck Lorre

When we were done and not picked up to series yet, they wanted us to read lots of writers. I was like, "No." Then…

— Harry Elfont

I wanted to hold onto and exploit the power of narrative. This is not only a book about a great storyteller, but there have…

— Stephen Greenblatt