52 Quotes by Tracie Peterson

I want to believe in a new thing, Lord. I want that more than anything. I want to forget the old things—the bad and ugly things that have sent me here. Please let me see your hand in all of this. Let me see the path through this wilderness.

My writing process is such that a story will be in my head for awhile, and I'll start making notes on my computer. I create character sheets that include a character's past, fears, goals and ambitions.

Every part of the country has its story to tell, so I'm always looking for the next place to be.

I enjoy the research and love actually creating the words. There's not too much I find a drudge when it comes to writing.

I used to think I'd like to have been a pioneer on the Oregon Trail, experience untamed America.

I've been in a lot of castles, and they are pretty damp, cold and gloomy. However, I love Windsor Castle in England.

When I was as little as four years old, my mom would give me a pen and paper and tell me to write a story to keep me busy.

Authors can get an attitude of us-against-them when it comes to publishers, but learning how authors and editors can work together taught me to look at my work in a different way and to make that work as solid as possible before it ever goes to the publisher.

I realized little by little that words are very powerful, and taking those words to encourage people rather than tear them apart was the desire of my heart.