My characters live inside my head for a long time before I actually start a book. They become so real to me, I talk about them at the dinner table as if they are real. Some people consider this weird. But my family understands.
Judy BlumeYou've never been in love," she said. "You don't understand." "If being in love means giving up your freedom, not to mention your opportunities," Caitlin said, "Then I haven't missed anything.
Judy BlumeThe child from 9 to 12 interests me very much. And so, those were the years that I like to write about, when I'm writing.
Judy Blume