And so, when I was a young writer I always worked hard on imagery, and I knew that the roots of imagery were the senses - and that if my readers could feel, taste and see what I was talking about, I would be able to tell them a story. Adriana Trigiani feelhardimagery share on social
I come from hardworking, determined people on both sides of my family... the kind who live with a hard reality from which much strength comes. Adriana Trigiani determinefamilyhard Change image and share on social
Writing is writing. It's an abiding, wonderful talent, craft, gift that stays with you your whole life. And you can go in different forms, and you can try them. Look at me: I'm writing novels because I found something I love because I tried it. Adriana Trigiani abidecraftfind share on social
If there is one thing I hope my books do always and forever, it's that they honor working people. Adriana Trigiani bookforeverhonor Change image and share on social
I am in total silence when I write - I don't even like the sound of the dryer going - I like the quiet. Adriana Trigiani dryquietsilence Change image and share on social
You never know when some small thing will lead to a big idea. Travel is very inspirational - but it's in the ordinary that I find my themes of love and work and family. Adriana Trigiani bigfamilyfind Change image and share on social
I loved to read, still do, and it seemed that the writing was a result of the love of books and reading and libraries. Adriana Trigiani booklibrarylove Change image and share on social