It's no coincidence that I began writing the day my daughter started school. I knew everything I knew before I began to write, but I was raising two children and didn't have the time to get to the typewriter. Susan Isaacs beginchildcoincidence share on social
As for writing novels - it's what I've done for 30 some-odd years. I can't suddenly say I'm going to take up golf. I need something in my life. As long as I can write a coherent sentence, I'll keep at it. Susan Isaacs coherentgolfhave share on social
As soon as someone is coming from New York, I automatically think I have to get dressed up. Susan Isaacs automaticallycomedress Change image and share on social
I like to show ordinary people reacting to extraordinary circumstances. It's an opportunity for adventure, and I like women to have adventures. There's been far too little of it with women. Susan Isaacs adventurecircumstanceextraordinary Change image and share on social
I was always the weirdo who wanted to have an egalitarian service in synagogue and felt I was always going against the grain. Susan Isaacs egalitarianfeltgrain Change image and share on social
I must have been yearning for some Jewish content beyond my genetic makeup because soon after my 21st birthday, I noticed I was no longer dating WASPs. Susan Isaacs 21stbirthdaycontent Change image and share on social
It's not all 'Jane Eyre' out there. In her sweet, honorable, slightly passive-aggressive way, Jane was as perfect as a protagonist can get while remaining interesting; in fact, she's one of my favorites. But most characters are more morally ambiguous. Susan Isaacs aggressiveambiguouscharacter share on social
Everyone has early fiction fantasies, but it wasn't until my second child Betsy was born that I allowed the urge to write a novel bubble up. Susan Isaacs allowbearbetsy Change image and share on social
I love being a grandparent. I'm one of those you want to avoid - I pull out the iPhone and say, 'Hey, wanna see my camera roll?' Susan Isaacs avoidcameragrandparent Change image and share on social
Whether you're an obstetrician or a third-grade teacher or a real estate agent, you know when you're doing good work. You're passionate about it. Susan Isaacs agentestategood Change image and share on social
