Stories had always been told about male genies coming out of bottles, but they were usually fat, old men. Never had the genie been a gorgeous woman, so that idea really appealed to me, and I created the series based on that premise. Sidney Sheldon appealbasebottle share on social
The part of my writing I find the most rewarding is when people write to me or speak to me in public to tell me how his or her life has been changed by my books. Sidney Sheldon bookchangefind Change image and share on social
I think that's because believable action is based on authenticity, and accuracy is very important to me. I always spend time researching my novels, exploring the customs and attitudes of the county I'm using for their setting. Sidney Sheldon accuracyactionattitude share on social
I will not write about anyplace in the world unless I've been there to personally research it. Sidney Sheldon anyplacehavepersonally Change image and share on social
I think people throughout the world identify with my characters. Sidney Sheldon characteridentifypeople Change image and share on social
If there is any secret to my success, I think it's that my characters are very real to me. I feel everything they feel, and therefore I think my readers care about them. Sidney Sheldon carecharacterfeel Change image and share on social
The Dalai Lama. He is a very wise man of great inner peace who believes that happiness is the purpose of our lives. Through his teachings and leadership, he continues to make this world a better place in which to live. Sidney Sheldon believecontinuedalai share on social
Women's value has been under-recognized for far too long. Sidney Sheldon longrecognizewoman Change image and share on social
I try to give both my heroes and villains an emotional dimensionality which provides the motivation for their actions. Sidney Sheldon actiondimensionalityemotional Change image and share on social
My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces. Sidney Sheldon armdayfirefighter Change image and share on social
