Shirley Jump > Quotes

“You stole my heart the day we met, and I've never asked for it back.”
― Shirley Jump, The Christmas Baby Surprise

“God grant me the serenity to accept my goal weight, the courage to resist anything with more than three hundred calories, and the wisdom to check the fat grams before I open my mouth and insert a fork.”
― Shirley Jump, The Groom Wanted Seconds

“God didn't make Eve from Adam's rib. He took out half of Adam's brain by accident.”
― Shirley Jump, Kissed by Cat

“But his liquor cabinet was empty, his apartment devoid of anything female since Cecilia had walked out in a huff last Tuesday and his vocabulary had been missing the words “extended vacation” since he’d taken over the top spot at TweedleDee Toys.”
― Shirley Jump, Married By Morning

“floor”
― Shirley Jump, The Bride Wore Chocolate

“All I can say is good luck and I’m going to be in the front row, watching you crash and burn. Because I’m a good friend like that.”
― Shirley Jump, A Teaspoon of Trouble

“You know you're about as forthcoming as a mime.”
― Shirley Jump, Kissed by Cat

“The Goal is what the Character wants. The Motivation is why they want it. The Conflict is the buts (roadblocks)
that keep getting in the way.”
― Shirley Jump, Writing Compelling Fiction: Master the Fundamentals of Unforgettable Stories

“I would rather cover my face in fire ants.” “Oh,”
― Shirley Jump, The Sweetheart Bargain

“twice and went still. “Just what a toy company needs,” Carter muttered. “A cat that”
― Shirley Jump, Married By Morning

“even opened the box?” She parked her fists on her trim little hips. “I have had a very bad day.” “Well, so have I.” He grinned. “But you just made me laugh, so it’s starting to improve.” She gave him a glare. “I don’t find this funny.” He raised the can”
― Shirley Jump, Married By Morning