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“I love my life, my family and my friends, and I'm drawn to 'relationship' novels because of their affirming focus on the power of love to heal wounds and transform lives.”

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Susan Wiggs

Susan Wiggs is an American author born on May 17, 1958. Her works primarily focus on family, love, and community life, and she is beloved by readers for her warm emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. more

“In all my novels, a sense of place - not just geographic but social - is a critical element. I have always been drawn to the novels of Edith Wharton, among others, where social dynamics are crucial. Wharton's class consciousness fascinates me, and some of the tension in my books stems from that.”

Book Social Consciousness Class Novel Elements Critical Tension Crucial Stem Dynamics Sense Of Place Class Consciousness

Author:Susan Wiggs

“An event in the present evokes past sensations. But science couldn't explain how a foolish heart had the power to overrule common sense.”

Heart Past Common Events Foolish Common Sense Sensations Evoke Foolish Heart

Book:Summer by the Sea

Source: Summer by the Sea

“Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.”

Believe Teacher Idealist

Author:Susan Wiggs

“Honestly, the essence of publishing hasn't changed. Since the days of the cave man carving stuff on the cave walls, people have wanted stories, and storytellers have wanted an audience. That is still the case. The changes are really a matter of format.”