Before I write the first page of a novel, I spend a long time creating detailed backgrounds for my characters. I imagine the experiences that have formed them, what makes them happy, angry, fearful, and what they yearn for. Lisa Kleypas angrybackgroundcharacter share on social
I will admit, I once launched myself at Julie Garwood for a hug, hoping some of her magic would rub off on me... and I have fangirl crushes on Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, and Kresley Cole, among many others. Lisa Kleypas admitcolecrush share on social
I'd gone to Wellesley College, an amazing women's college where the students were encouraged to follow our dreams. However, after I graduated and had a historical romance published, more than a few people indicated that, in some way, my career choice was a 'waste' of so much education. Lisa Kleypas amazecareerchoice share on social
No matter what your profession is, it's good to scare yourself a little from time to time! It's crucial to keep challenging yourself and to learn from people who are more accomplished than you are. Lisa Kleypas accomplishchallengecrucial Change image and share on social
I grew up being very shy, very much a bookworm, and I remember desperately wondering how to be accepted by the popular kids. Lisa Kleypas acceptbookwormdesperately Change image and share on social
My ultimate crush may be Judith McNaught - I met her once more than 20 years ago, and she was incredibly kind and encouraging to me. I adore that woman. But I also fangirl over aspiring or beginning authors, because every time I talk with them, I'm so energized and inspired. Lisa Kleypas adoreagoaspire share on social
Love is always a leap into the unknown. You can try to control as many variables, and understand a situation as you can, but you're still jumping off a cliff and hoping that someone catches you. Lisa Kleypas catchcliffcontrol Change image and share on social
The way glass can be molded or blown or cut into any kind of shape made me think about how we as people - our characters or souls - can be shaped or changed by outside influences. Lisa Kleypas blowchangecharacter Change image and share on social
It's difficult for most of us to be completely honest with ourselves - we hate to admit how vulnerable or needful we are. Lisa Kleypas admitcompletelydifficult Change image and share on social
This is not Tolstoy. I don't want to know what critics and professors think of what I'm writing. It might hurt my feelings. Lisa Kleypas criticfeelinghurt Change image and share on social
