I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author. I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk. Jan Karon authorbigdream Change image and share on social
For a very long time, I wrote a book a year, and was eager and willing to do it, to put bread on the table, to have my work out there. Now I must write a book every two years, and that's never enough time, either. Jan Karon bookbreadeager share on social
Cynics will say there are no good people out there. And if you read the papers and watch TV news you could be convinced of that. But there are good people. Jan Karon convincecynicgood Change image and share on social
My first novel is loaded with food references largely because my cupboards were bare, and I was writing hungry. Jan Karon barecupboardfood Change image and share on social
I have raced against the clock since I went into advertising at the age of eighteen. Jan Karon advertiseageclock Change image and share on social
I really care about my readers. I care about anyone who reads my books. Jan Karon bookcareread Change image and share on social
This is a gift that God has given me. I'm not smart enough to write for everybody, but it's the love in these books that comes from Him and goes out to my reading audience. I'm forever grateful for that. It's a privilege. Jan Karon audiencebookforever share on social
I grew up hearing words like snakeroot, sassafras, mullein - things that had wondrous, mysterious sounds in their names. Jan Karon growhearmullein Change image and share on social
