My new job
I’ve decided to become a cowboy. Well, a cowgirl, I suppose. A couple of years ago, the family and I went to Glacier National Park, and I...
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KRISTAN HIGGINS
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
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Kristan Higgins
Nov 24, 2013
Booey
When I was two, I was given a teddy bear for my birthday. I’m sure I had other stuffed animals before this, but Booey quickly became the...
Kristan Higgins
Nov 17, 2013
A battle of marital will
My birthday was in May. I gave McIrish the words a man most hates to hear: “Just surprise me.” He immediately got that constipated,...
Kristan Higgins
Nov 10, 2013
Book signings
I had the best time at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee, NY, this weekend when they hosted a book signing party for me (and my family) at their...
Kristan Higgins
Nov 3, 2013
The Guilt Raineth Down
This year, we’re once again breaking my mother’s heart and hosting Thanksgiving. For many years, we always went to Mom’s. My in-laws...
Kristan Higgins
Oct 26, 2013
On moldy cushions…
In THE PERFECT MATCH, Honor and her siblings try to help their grandparents, the infamous Goggy and Pops, to streamline their home a...
Kristan Higgins
Oct 19, 2013
Where We Live
My childhood was extremely wholesome. I played games like “Lions,” where my siblings, uncle, and I would crawl around my grandmother’s...
Kristan Higgins
Oct 12, 2013
Accent Ho
One of the things I’m pretty good at is mimicking accents. My in-laws’ brogues, for example. “There’s the great man himself! How are you...
Kristan Higgins
Oct 6, 2013
World’s Worst Whatever
As someone who wanted (wants) to be a doctor, I lurve medical shows. Recently, we saw a new one: NY ER. Yes! Finally! Real-life stories...
Kristan Higgins
Sep 29, 2013
The Perfect Match
In one month, The Perfect Match comes out, and I’m wicked excited for you guys to read it. I know I’m not supposed to have favorites,...
Kristan Higgins
Sep 22, 2013
Torturing the teenagers
So McIrish and I had to do an errand the other night—buy some wine for gifts. Our outing coincided with picking up Dearest Son from his...
Kristan Higgins
Sep 17, 2013
Hideous Toys of My Youth
Remember back before there were pesky things like safety warnings and stuff? Before buckets came with warnings not to put a toddler in...
Kristan Higgins
Sep 8, 2013
How to have a lovely day
I was thinking about things that make me happy…no-fail, small things that brighten any day. And so, being a lover of lists, I made one...
Kristan Higgins
Sep 1, 2013
Bad girlfriend
While you may know I love to write about bad boyfriends, I have a confession to make. I was never a very good girlfriend. I like to think...
Kristan Higgins
Aug 25, 2013
My other babies
I have three nieces and three nephews. They range in age from 15 years old to 4 months, and I adore them all and am adored in return....
Kristan Higgins
Aug 19, 2013
Harriet
Harriet the Spy was one of my favorite books as a kid. First of all, she was allowed to roam through New York City alone. Secondly, she...
Kristan Higgins
Aug 11, 2013
Peace and quiet
It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Woebegone, as the saying goes. And that’s just fine with me. Life gives us moments of grace, and this...
Kristan Higgins
Aug 3, 2013
Scarring the children
It’s funny what impresses the children these days. Both knew that their sainted mother was giving a big speech in Atlanta, but from their...
Kristan Higgins
Jul 27, 2013
Birth of the Book
Something very strange happens when I write a book. I don’t know about other authors, but I generally have a love/hate/love relationships...
Kristan Higgins
Jul 21, 2013
Romance Writers of America Conference
So, you want to see what I was up to this past week? : ) With my new best friend (yes! I made a new friend!) Ron Smith, who ran the sound...
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