MissSusie

“One thing Billy knew that most people don't know is that the longer you have a wish, the closer you get to it becoming true. Most people never get what they want because they change what they want, change it into something more practical or reachable. ...Billy felt sorry for the other people who gave up their wishes so easily.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, Lost Lake

“Some of Bay's fondest memories were of lying under the apple tree in the summer while Claire gardened and the apple tree tossed apples at her like a dog trying to coax its owner into playing catch.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

“Oh, please. Everyone in this town always says that, like you have to be born here to understand things. I understand plenty. You're only as weird as you want to be.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

“I’d put more distance between us. Having us here, always together hasn’t allowed for any fondness to grow between us.”
― Courtney Miller Santo, The Roots of the Olive Tree