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About Lynn Coady
Canadian novelist and journalist
Lynn Coady is a Canadian novelist and journalist. She is known for fiction that has made her a notable voice in contemporary Canadian literature, and for work that also extends into journalism. Her writing has earned attention for its sharp observation and clear voice, with novels and other work that reflect a strong interest in character, place, and everyday life. On this site, 97 quotes are attributed to her.
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- “What I've learned is that you get better at writing by writing, and that 'youthful energy' will only get you…”Lynn Coady
- “No one expects the doormat to stand upright, shake itself off, and amble down the street to seek its own happ…”Lynn Coady
- “The fundamentals for me are character and conflict. I put character first because readers will be indifferent…”Lynn Coady
- “When writing sex scenes, there is often no pleasing anyone, except perhaps the writer herself.”Lynn Coady
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- “Books didn’t make me wallow in darkness, darkness made me wallow in books.”Jackson Pearce
- “Jesus Christ is the source—the only source—of meaning in life. He provides the only satisfactory explanation…”James C. Dobson
- “I'm open to reading almost anything - fiction, nonfiction - as long as I know from the first sentence or two…”Amy Tan
More Books quotes
- “Books didn’t make me wallow in darkness, darkness made me wallow in books.”Jackson Pearce
- “The great thing about Stephen is that he sees the movie as a separate thing, I think. He wants it to capture…”Lawrence Kasdan
- “Jesus Christ is the source—the only source—of meaning in life. He provides the only satisfactory explanation…”James C. Dobson
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Books by Lynn Coady
Saints of Big Harbour
2002
Who Needs Books?
2016
Watching You Without Me
2019