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Sara Zarr is an American author born on October 3, 1970. Her works are known for their deep character development and emotional nuance, primarily focusing on young adult literature. Zarr's books explore themes such as the challenges of adolescence, family relationships, and self-discovery.

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“The one reader I'm trying to please as I write is me, and I'm pretty difficult to please.”

Writing Trying Difficult Reader Please

Author:Sara Zarr

“. . .There are certain people who come into your life, and leave a mark. . . Their place in your heart is tender; a bruise of longing, a pulse of unfinished business. Just hearing their names pushes and pulls at you in a hundred ways, and when you try to define those hundred ways, describe them even to yourself, words are useless.”

People Way Life Trying Heart Certain Names Hundred Mark Longing Hearing Useless Pulse Unfinished Bruises Unfinished Business

Author:Sara Zarr

“In a way, “failure” is just another word for “the journey,” for not being there yet but on the way. It’s the road we walk on to get wherever it is we’re trying to go.”

Way Trying Walks Journey Being There

Author:Sara Zarr

“Try a little tenderness.”

Trying Littles Tenderness

Book:How To Save A Life

Source: How To Save A Life

“My books usually end where they began. I try to bring characters back to a point that is familiar but different because of the growth that they have gone through.”

Trying Book Different Ends Character Growth Gone Familiar

Author:Sara Zarr

“There were about ten years of trying, failing, trying again, suffering rejection, etc. My first published book, 'Story of a Girl', was the fourth book I wrote.”

Trying Years Firsts Book Stories Suffering Girl Failing Ten Rejection Etc Fourth

Author:Sara Zarr

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Born: October 3, 1970
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