I grew up mostly an only child. My dad remarried when I was a teenager. And then I had two stepbrothers. And then my dad had a second child. So I have a brother from the time I was 15. But I really grew up feeling like an only child. Rebecca Stead brotherchilddad share on social
I am hoping to work with writers publishing books for first time, since I of course remember what that experience is like. It's all a bit of a mystery for new authors who don't know what to expect. Rebecca Stead authorbitebook Change image and share on social
As a reader, I much prefer to read a book where people embody all kinds of ideas and everybody is making mistakes. Rebecca Stead bookembodyidea Change image and share on social
I asked myself what it was that I wanted from writing and where my connection with books began, and the answer to that question was definitely in childhood, because that's where my connection with reading began. Rebecca Stead answeraskbegin share on social
Every published writer suffers through that first draft because most of the time, that's a disappointment. Rebecca Stead disappointmentdraftpublish Change image and share on social
I think things hit me very hard, and I wish I had allowed things to roll off my back a little bit more. Rebecca Stead allowbackbite Change image and share on social
I do try to write in ways that reflect reality, and I think that reality is rarely simple. Rebecca Stead rarelyrealityreflect Change image and share on social
The wonderful thing about writing fiction is that no one is stopping you. There's no one saying, 'You can't do that.' Rebecca Stead fictionstopthing Change image and share on social
I am basically in awe of every family's ability to make decisions for their kids. Rebecca Stead abilityawebasically Change image and share on social
On Sunday, I think the most important thing for me is to just turn my brain off. The idea of not trying is the key, because that's where you're relaxed enough to let your brain make new connections. Rebecca Stead brainconnectionidea Change image and share on social
