Because I have two houses, I invariably get immersed in a book and then discover it's at the other house. Lois Lowry bookdiscoverhouse Change image and share on social
Nowadays it seems as though people sit down to write what they know is going to be a trilogy. Lois Lowry nowadayspeoplesit Change image and share on social
Pretending that there are no choices to be made - reading only books, for example, which are cheery and safe and nice - is a prescription for disaster for the young. Lois Lowry bookcheerychoice Change image and share on social
Many of the books I loved as a kid, that even my mother read as a child, are very slow going. Today's children are not as patient. The best example of this is 'The Secret Garden,' which I adored as a child. Lois Lowry adorebookchild share on social
I turn to books for a feeling of companionship: for somebody knowing what I have known. Lois Lowry bookcompanionshipfelt Change image and share on social
I tend not to think about audience when I'm writing. Many people who read 'The Giver' now have their own kids who are reading it. Even from the beginning, the book attracted an audience beyond a child audience. Lois Lowry attractaudiencebegin share on social
Writing is self employment, so you can make your own schedule. Lois Lowry employmentmakeschedule Change image and share on social
In my writing, I focus lenses. I'm almost always seeing when I am writing. Lois Lowry focuslenswrite Change image and share on social
I think I've written 40 books, and none of them have been heavy on action. I'm an introspective person. Lois Lowry actionbookhave Change image and share on social
I think when you've had success, publishers and reviewers and readers are willing to let you try something new if you've already proven yourself. They're excited about what you're doing, you have people interested in it, and actually waiting for it. It's empowering. Lois Lowry empowerexcitehave share on social
