All artists and writers hope to leave their mark in the world. When you're gone, what would you like yours to be?
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"Showing that kindness and compassion wins. I really think that's where happiness comes from." - Geoff Herbach, author of Stupid Fast.
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I have a Post-It stuck to my desk that says, 'MAKE IT FUN.' I believe that first and foremost, stories should be entertaining. They should take you out of your life for a little while, whip you around on a tour of someplace awesome with people who are awesome, and then deposit you back into the real world with a smile on your face. So I'd like to be remembered as someone who did that -- who created an escape for people who needed to flee for a few hours." - Sarah Beth Durst, author of Drink, Slay, Love.
"I want readers to fall in love with my characters and count them among their favorites. Really, I would like to be known for writing independent, interesting girls and swoony kissing scenes." - Jessica Spotswood, author of Born Wicked.
"I would like to die having written one book that is...special. I don't know how else to put it. I would like it to be a book that makes people talk and think and have passionate opinions. A book that stays in print because there's something timeless and universal about the issues it raises. (I realize this is a lofty goal. I'd also be happy to be remembered as someone who wrote a book that got a few kids to love reading for the hours they spent with it.)" - Marianna Baer, author of Frost.
"That I told a really good story your kids and grandkids should read." - Ilsa Bick, author of Ashes.
"It’s simple: I want to write stories people love. I want to give people characters they love. And I want to write as many books as I possibly can because there is always a story to be told." - Angie Frazier, author of The Eternal Sea.
"You know, I had tricked myself--until very recently--into thinking I didn't want to leave a mark. I protected myself with this false story that I was doing this to earn a living. But I've discovered that's a lie. I do care. I want to be remembered. And I would like to be remembered for being an entertaining, twisted storyteller with a good heart who inspired people to believe they can fight the bad guys and win. And that love is real and they're worthy of it." - Stacey Jay, author of Juliet Immortal.
"Being kind." - Stephanie Perkins, author of Lola & the Boy Next Door.
"Books that made people feel something. Books that became a familiar safe space for at least a few readers." - Amy Garvey, author of Cold Kiss.
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Great question and great answers.
ReplyDeleteFrom Sarah Beth Durst: "So I'd like to be remembered as someone who did that -- who created an escape for people who needed to flee for a few hours."
I've just read Drink Slay Love and I can say that Sara did indeed accomplish that for me.