Is there nothing the prodigiously talented Ann Patchett can't do? She's channeled the world of opera, Boston politics, magic, unwed motherhood, and race relations, creating scenarios so indelible, you swear they are right outside your door. Caroline Leavitt annbostonchannele share on social
I had a writing professor at Brandeis who told me I'd never make it - and when I sold my first novel a few years later, I sent him a copy! Caroline Leavitt brandeiscopymake Change image and share on social
A lot of people hurl themselves into relationships to lose themselves, but I think the best relationships help us to be more ourselves, to bring forth our best selves. Caroline Leavitt bringhurllose Change image and share on social
People love stories. They need stories. Caroline Leavitt lovepeoplestory Change image and share on social
I love rewriting because that is where and how you discover the story. It's like you have this skeleton, and you get to put flesh on it and hair and clothes and really wonderful jewelry. Caroline Leavitt clothediscoverflesh Change image and share on social
I cried to my mother that I wanted to go to Hebrew school; I wanted Jewish friends. But when my mother took me, the kids there all knew each other, and somehow I was even more of an outcast. Caroline Leavitt cryfriendhebrew Change image and share on social
When self-publishing started, it was mostly people who really couldn't write. And they just wanted to get their book out, and they couldn't get traditional deals. Caroline Leavitt bookdealpeople Change image and share on social
All writers know how important a good title is. It's the first thing readers see, along with a knock-your-socks-off cover - a seductive 'come hither' for the story within. Caroline Leavitt covergoodimportant Change image and share on social
I had a nervous breakdown at 17 when my first love left me, and he was a typical bad boy, albeit a charismatic one, with a string of broken hearts trailing behind him. Caroline Leavitt albeitbadboy Change image and share on social
Writing is really hard, and it's really a skill. Caroline Leavitt hardskillwrite Change image and share on social
