I don't live in New York or California. I'm in the grocery store, at the park with my kids, and I'm a normal person. I'm feeding my chickens and agonizing about my next book! Sarah Dessen agonizebookcalifornia Change image and share on social
When I was a teen, I was never really into the captain of the football team or the student body president. The guys I liked were quirky and different: They listened to music I'd never heard of, never had lunch or gas money, and could always make you laugh. Sarah Dessen bodycaptainfootball share on social
I've been writing, in one way or another, for as long as I can remember. Sarah Dessen havelongremember Change image and share on social
I was so thrilled that I was having a girl, because I just am so girly myself, but I think the teenage years are going to be very interesting. Sarah Dessen girlgirlyinterest Change image and share on social
I'm all about shrimpburgers, reading, and going to the beach. Sarah Dessen beachreadshrimpburgers Change image and share on social
I always wished I could move around and switch schools. It was hard to have these radical transformations. You'd think, 'I will be a totally different person tomorrow,' but it never worked. Sarah Dessen hardmoveperson Change image and share on social
I think my mother characters have changed a lot since Sasha was born, just because I understand what a hard job it is now, and I'm coming at it from another angle - like you just love and care about this person so much, and just want to protect them from everything. Sarah Dessen anglebearcare share on social
Teenagers are a great audience and they are fearless about asking what they want to know. Sarah Dessen audiencefearlessgreat Change image and share on social
I'm famously secretive about my work. Nobody reads my books till they're finished. Sarah Dessen bookfamouslyfinish Change image and share on social
