I have such admiration for Whoopi Goldberg as an actress and a general smart person. Susan Isaacs actressadmirationgeneral Change image and share on social
There is no 'right' way to begin a novel, but for me, plot has to wait. The character comes first. Susan Isaacs begincharacterplot Change image and share on social
Being a novelist is the adult version of a kid creating a make-believe world. But unlike a child, a writer of fiction has to come up with a structured story, one that has as much meaning for others as it has for her. Susan Isaacs adultchildcreate share on social
There are so many different worlds in Long Island. That's why it's so fascinating. Between Great Neck and Montauk, there are 10,000 worlds. Susan Isaacs 000fascinategreat Change image and share on social
At the beginning, I really wanted to be home with my kid. I was a product of my generation. But in the suburbs, you are very isolated, really alone. Susan Isaacs begingenerationhome Change image and share on social
I am married to a happy camper. He's a criminal lawyer who thinks people are inherently good and will befriend him. His father, at 93, is the same way. Susan Isaacs befriendcampcriminal Change image and share on social
There are days where I lose track of time, of place, of everything else, because I've been transported to another universe. Susan Isaacs dayhavelose Change image and share on social
My first novel, 'Compromising Positions,' was a whodunit. The protagonist was a Long Island Jewish housewife who turns private investigator. But she was Jewish the way I was: lighting Sabbath candles but envying her Protestant and Catholic friends' December decorating options. Susan Isaacs candlecatholiccompromise share on social
I've had lots of commercial success. I've also had some terrible reviews and some wonderful reviews. Susan Isaacs commercialhavelot Change image and share on social
Style is not my long suit, but I'm really fascinated by it. Susan Isaacs fascinatelongstyle Change image and share on social