64 Quotes by Iris Johansen

I was just as voracious a writer as I was a reader.

Mystery writing involves solving a puzzle, but 'high suspense' writing is a situation whereby the writer thrusts the hero/heroine into high drama.

I am more of a suspense writer. A mystery writer solves mysteries. I am a 'high suspense' writer.

I write 'by the seat of my pants.' I love to do research. I am inspired by contemporary writers and contemporary events. I live in the real world.

Writers are always critical of themselves and I'm no exception. I always feel that maybe I could have done better.

come and get it, you dumbass

If your feet are firmly planted on the grount you'll never be able to dance.

In the end, we all have to decide what we're willing to give up for payback. We all have parents or grandparents or children who will need us. Agonizing decisions sometimes. You have to weigh the memories and debt against what's being taken from you.

I am more of a suspense writer. A mystery writer solves mysteries. I am a high suspense writer.