Many times in my life I've been upset about something and said to myself, "Will this matter in two years?" Not even in two months.
Patricia Reilly GiffEverything in my life affects my writing. There are no separate parts of my life.
Patricia Reilly GiffWhat inspired me to become an author? I think it was the snow in New York. I looked out the window and I said, 'Well, I have to get dressed every morning to go to teach, but if I write a book, I can stay home in my bathrobe, eat candy corn.'
Patricia Reilly GiffDo you all have a living room floor or a bedroom floor? Then you can write a book.
Patricia Reilly GiffWhat I think of sometimes, as I read the new books - do kids really need to see such a seamy side of life? I'm in the minority, such an old woman, perhaps. I love the books that have given kids joy, that give them hope at the end. Sometimes it seems to me the books right now are very depressive.
Patricia Reilly Giff