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
You're not supposed to have it all figured out in high school. If you knew it all, and it was the best, it's all downhill from there. Sarah Dessen downhillfigurehigh Change image and share on social
I'm really happy to have the chance to talk about the editing process. It's something that I think doesn't get the weight it deserves, especially with the rise of self-publishing. Sarah Dessen chancedeserveedit Change image and share on social
I really just love to read, period, whether it be books or magazines or the back of the cereal box. It's the one thing I can always count on to calm me down, take me away and inspire me, all at once. Sarah Dessen backbookbox Change image and 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
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 just started to put texting and phones in my books. I want my books to be read 20 years from now; I don't want them to be dated. Sarah Dessen bookdatephone 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 famously secretive about my work. Nobody reads my books till they're finished. Sarah Dessen bookfamouslyfinish Change image and share on social
