Magnolia Palace Quotes

The rich think they’re protected, that they have magical powers, when in fact they’re only mortals, like the rest of us. Bodies break down, betray you. People you love die. Children die.

The storyline for this book bloomed from there, although there is no evidence the two women ever crossed paths. In all of my books, I like to layer a fictional story over the scaffolding of historical facts, and then parse out the inspiration for the plot and characters in the Author’s Note,

Lillian was eternally grateful that she and Archer had created a happy family with few disagreements. Maybe it was her hands-off approach, so different from Kitty’s overbearing style or Mr. Frick’s incessant meddling, that had done the trick. Or maybe it was simply luck.

An avalanche of tears threatened, but she swallowed hard. There was no time to mourn her lost dream.

In all of my books, I like to layer a fictional story over the scaffolding of historical facts,

Did she have the courage to expose herself, inside and out? To stop hiding? But this was what love was all about, according to the songs and poems and books that had been written through the ages. It was about giving yourself to another person and trusting them with your secrets. She’d never imagined she’d have the opportunity, but Mr. Danforth’s kiss had changed all that. He loved her, in spite of the danger circling around them.

I rather enjoy being an eccentric old lady. The power that comes with not caring what others think is invigorating.

and that floundering through confusion and misfortune was the only way to figure out who she was and what she wanted out of life.