I do not outline. There are writers I know and count as my friends who certainly do it the other way, but for me, part of the adventure is not knowing how it's going to turn out. Joyce Maynard adventurecountfriend Change image and share on social
I continued to protect him with my silence. Joyce Maynard continueprotectsilence Change image and share on social
The silence was part of the story I wanted to tell. Joyce Maynard partsilencestory Change image and share on social
Long after Salinger sent me away, I continued to believe his standards and expectations were the best ones. Joyce Maynard continueexpectationlong Change image and share on social
Although Salinger had long since cut me out of his life completely and made it plain that he had nothing but contempt for me, the thought of becoming the object of his wrath was more than I felt ready to take on. Joyce Maynard completelycontemptcut share on social
I compromised my ability to tell my story, at the most basic level. Joyce Maynard abilitybasiccompromise Change image and share on social
A good home must be made, not bought. In the end, it's not track lighting or a sun room that brings light into a kitchen. Joyce Maynard bringbuyend Change image and share on social
More than any other setting - more than battlefields or boardrooms or a spaceship headed for intergalactic travel - I'll put my money on the family to provide an endless source of comedy, tragedy and intrigue. Joyce Maynard battlefieldboardroomcomedy share on social
Some literary types subscribe to the notion that being a writer like Salinger entitles a person to remain free of the standards that might apply to mere mortals. Joyce Maynard applyentitlefree Change image and share on social
At Home in the World is the story of a young woman, raised in some difficult circumstances, and how she survives. It tells a story of redemption, not victimhood. Joyce Maynard circumstancedifficulthome Change image and share on social
