Welcome to our collection of insightful quotes by Mary Balogh, a prolific author known for her captivating historical romance novels. With a career spanning decades, Balogh has enchanted readers with her skillful storytelling, rich character development, and intricate plots that transport audiences to the enchanting worlds of Regency and Georgian England. Through her poignant narratives, Balogh explores themes of love, resilience, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships, capturing the hearts of readers around the globe.
Within these pages, you’ll find a treasure trove of Mary Balogh’s memorable quotes, offering glimpses into the profound wisdom and profound emotions woven into her literary works. Whether you’re a devoted fan seeking inspiration or a newcomer intrigued by the allure of historical romance, these quotes are sure to resonate with you. So, dive in, savor the words, and let yourself be transported to the enchanting realms crafted by Mary Balogh.
I don’t know quite how a story develops in my head. It is a bit chaotic. If I am working on a series, one of the main characters at least is already in existence as well as some setting and minor characters. Finding the other main character can be a challenge. Sometimes this character already exists in a minor role in another book. Mary Balogh
I have a British voice and a rather formal one at that, having been brought up in post-WWII Britain. My voice is perfectly suited to the sort of book I write, I think. It would not fit a contemporary, besides which I do not know enough about the contemporary world to write convincingly or comfortably about it! Mary Balogh
I never think that any writer can teach someone how to write. Mary Balogh
It’s this idea that success changes you as a person… I’ve never seen my career that way. Mary Balogh
Everyone writes differently. I hope to get people energized so they’ll want to rush home to write. Mary Balogh
I fancy the romantic image of myself being soothed and inspired by music and the sweet aroma and flickering lights of candles. Mary Balogh
Since 1988, I have been writing steadily. I did decide a couple of years or so ago to scale back to writing one book a year – a sort of semi-retirement. But I never did have much success with that plan! Mary Balogh
I think I wrote ‘The Trysting Place’ in about three weeks. But it was inexperience that made me have to do that. I didn’t feel good about the book all the time I was writing it. It felt a bit like wading through molasses. Mary Balogh
I am a bit of a head-in-the-sand person as concerns things happening beyond the walls of my study. And I don’t feel particularly guilty about that. I figure that my primary job is producing the very best stories I am capable of writing, and that is what I concentrate upon doing. That is within my control. Mary Balogh
I have written more than 100 novels and novellas since 1983 – I was first published in 1985. There was an overlap of three years with my teaching career, but finally I felt good enough about my writing career to quit teaching and write full time. Mary Balogh
I have people introducing themselves to me: ‘I am your publicist; what can I do for you?’ But I have never learned how to use a publicist. Mary Balogh
I do what I love and what I always dreamed of doing for a living. I write love stories, and I have always had a publisher willing to publish them. I have a sizable and loyal audience. I have made best-seller lists and won awards. What more could anyone ask for? Mary Balogh
