I have written a picture book that is based on my daughters. You know, my youngest one likes to tell everybody, 'Mommy wrote 'Best Day Ever' about us.' Which is true. Gayle Forman basebookdaughter Change image and share on social
After graduation, I wanted to work for 'Sassy', which I loved, but it had folded. So I wound up at 'Seventeen' for three years on staff and two as a contributor, and I wrote these great stories that nobody ever believes 'Seventeen' does. Serious stories for teens about social justice issues - gun control, migrant farm workers. Gayle Forman believecontributorcontrol share on social
I can't pretend to be a teenager, but I feel like I never really stopped being a teenager. Gayle Forman feelpretendstop Change image and share on social
It's not that we like sad movies that make us feel like, 'Oh, my God, what a bummer.' We like emotionally moving experiences. It's nothing new. It's catharsis. It goes back to the Greeks. Gayle Forman backbummercatharsis Change image and share on social
I don't have a lot of men in my life. I'm married, but I have daughters. I'm surrounded by a lot of females in my world. Gayle Forman daughterfemalelife Change image and share on social
I don't know if I actually am good at the sight of blood. An accident on the street gets me very, very upset. Gayle Forman accidentbloodgood Change image and share on social
I think every teenager feels like a Martian in something, whether it's in their family, I think, or in their school. I think every teenager, every human being has a sense that they don't belong somewhere. Gayle Forman belongfamilyfelt share on social
My first YA novel, not many people have read. It's a fickle business. There's a degree of timing and luck involved. Gayle Forman businessdegreefickle Change image and share on social
A good fight scene is really a good love scene. Gayle Forman fightgoodlove Change image and share on social
I will go running when I'm stressed out. The running helps, but more than anything, I'll put music on and then I'll run. I'll cry and get it all out. Gayle Forman cryhelpmusic Change image and share on social