Every writer has their rituals. For me, it's morning walks along the beach. And then, in my study I have a huge painting of the Black Madonna hung over my desk, and quite a few pictures of Mary around me for inspiration. Sue Monk Kidd beachblackdesk share on social
I had begun to write novels because of a fierce, self-serving impulse in my own heart. I had not considered the potential in a book for felt communion, the bright largesse of intimately participating in the lives of other people. Sue Monk Kidd beginbookbright share on social
I first saw 'The Dinner Party' in 2007 at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. While perusing the Heritage Panels, which honor 999 women who have made important contributions to Western history, I came upon the names of two sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke. Sue Monk Kidd angelinabrooklyncity share on social
People who think dying is the worst thing don't know a thing about life. Sue Monk Kidd baddielife Change image and share on social
I've always been a journal-keeper. I've always tried to write about how I'm experiencing life, and my feelings and thoughts. Sue Monk Kidd experiencefeelinghave Change image and share on social
Writing in the voice of an American slave felt like I was biting off something very large. Sue Monk Kidd americanbitefelt Change image and share on social
Unraveling external selves and coming home to our real identity is the true meaning of soul work. Sue Monk Kidd comeexternalhome Change image and share on social
I want my words to open a portal through which the reader may leave the self, migrate to some other human sky and return 'disposed' to otherness. Sue Monk Kidd disposehumanleave Change image and share on social
I have an old dog named Lily, and she's a black lab. Sue Monk Kidd blackdoglab Change image and share on social
On weekends, I sit in a lounge chair on my balcony. I love to be outside when the weather's right. I can stay there pretty much all day. Sue Monk Kidd balconychairday Change image and share on social
