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
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
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
I have such admiration for Whoopi Goldberg as an actress and a general smart person. Susan Isaacs actressadmirationgeneral 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
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
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
I hate when people say, 'Oh, they laughed all the way to the bank.' That's nonsense because the most cynical, unhappy people are Hollywood screenwriters. They earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for work that's never made. Susan Isaacs bankcynicaldollar 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
Style is not my long suit, but I'm really fascinated by it. Susan Isaacs fascinatelongstyle Change image and share on social
