I can't sit and twiddle my thumbs. I have to start writing even if it's miserable some days. Sarah Dessen daymiserablesit Change image and share on social
I was always a big reader, mostly because my parents were. Sarah Dessen bigparentreader Change image and share on social
If I had to pick, I'd say my favorite book is 'A Prayer For Owen Meany', by John Irving. Sarah Dessen bookfavoriteirving Change image and share on social
In high school, I was lucky enough to have a big group of girlfriends that have really inspired a lot of the stories in my books. I'm still close with my friends from that time, so it's never very hard to put myself back into that place, that voice. Sarah Dessen backbigbook share on social
Maybe other writers have perfect first drafts, but I am not one of them. I always try to get the book as tight as I can, but you reach a point as the author where you have lost all perspective. Sarah Dessen authorbookdraft Change image and share on social
I'm always hopeful. I feel like I'm at the prom sitting against the wall waiting for someone to ask me to dance. Sarah Dessen dancefeelhopeful Change image and share on social
On the whole, I think I spent a lot of high school just trying to stay under the radar: I don't think I was all that memorable. Sarah Dessen highlotmemorable Change image and share on social
I was born in 1970 in Illinois, but all the life I remember I've spent in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sarah Dessen bearchapelhave Change image and share on social
I write thank-you notes the minute I throw the wrapping paper away. Sarah Dessen minutenotepaper Change image and share on social
