Sue Grafton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sue Grafton.

Sue Grafton (1940-2017) was an American author best known for her alphabet mystery series featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Grafton began her writing career in the 1960s and published her first novel, "A is for Alibi," in 1982. Over the course of her career, she completed 25 books in the series, with the final installment, "Y is for Yesterday," published in 2017. Grafton's works earned her numerous awards and a dedicated fan base. She passed away in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of captivating crime fiction.

The character of Rosie is based on a woman who used to live

The character of Rosie is based on a woman who used to live in the same apartment building I lived in many years ago. She's taken on a life of her own, of course.

Life Character

It's disconcerting to realize how little you have to say to

It's disconcerting to realize how little you have to say to someone who once occupied such a prominent place in your bed.

Advice Sex Inspirational Relationships Realization Men And Women Breakups Inspirational Love

The truth is, I could no more dictate her nature than she co

The truth is, I could no more dictate her nature than she could dictate mine. Kinsey's happy as she is and she doesn't need to be rescued, improved, or saved.

Truth Nature

We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that'

We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds pieces of us we're busy denying.

Nature

I focus on the writing and let the rest of the process take

I focus on the writing and let the rest of the process take care of itself. I've learned to trust my own instincts and I've also learned to take risks.

Trust