933 Quotes About Authors

Most people think that making a living from books is fun or joyful, but there's much more to it than what the eyes can see, and I wish I had more time for more profitable and also joyful activities.

Be careful because brazen behavior and a powerful mind can hide a delicate heart.

Being able to inspire the body is an easy feat, but being able to inspire the soul as well is true talent.

When we release all the negativity in our lives and notice the beauty all around us, we'll see what truly matters in life.

I'm not just building a foundation or a house with the bricks people throw at me. I'm building entire worlds. it's called writing.

I thought it was a novel.”“It is.”“What’s it about??”“You’ll have to buy it to find out, but it’s got everything: love, death and an amusing dog.”“This one’s got a recipe for apple crumble,” I said.“Don’t you love that about the novel? The capaciousness?” he said.

Authors always carry a means for scribbling and an excuse for pausing, often inopportunely, to record those fleeting sparks of creative fancy that might otherwise vanish like a wisp in the wind if ignored.  Writing is a jealous and needy lover.

Gratitude is the gateway to a positive life.

I know, not everyone will like what I write, but writing is not about trying to please everybody.