Back to the brothel
You’ve seen the “massage parlors” or “spas.” You’re just smart enough not to go to them. There’s a place like this near me. Once, a...
top of page
KRISTAN HIGGINS
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Laugh, Cry, and Laugh Again
with Kristan's Blog!
Kristan Higgins
- Jun 24
Such a good boy
Luther Bubby Wooper James Higgins-Keenan, a very good dog, went on to his great reward this past weekend. He is survived by his human...
Kristan Higgins
- May 19
Faking it
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE (out next week, order it now, go on, I have a minute) features one of my all-time favorite tropes: the fake...
Kristan Higgins
- May 9
Still waters
I have a somewhat odd affectation, readers. I can’t really drink water that doesn’t have some kind of flavor. I need…infused water. It...
Kristan Higgins
- Apr 26
Yeah…no.
Having a son who doesn’t love to read fiction is something of a blow, I admit. All those years of me reading aloud, from Frog and Toad to...
Kristan Higgins
- Apr 12
The privileges of grandmothering
Like any good grandparent, I am obsessed with my two-year-old grandson, whom I call the Peeper. And like a good toddler, he worships me....
Kristan Higgins
- Apr 1
Ride or Die
In March, my best friend from college and I went away for a few days. It was the fortieth anniversary of our friendship, and that...
Kristan Higgins
- Mar 8
Luther v. Skunk
Luther, that friendliest and sweetest of dogs, loves all life forms (except wasps, which he tries to eat). Dogs, cats, deer, bunnies…all...
Kristan Higgins
- Jan 17
Sweating with the Oldie
I am the oldie. Let’s just get that out of the way. What now, Higgins? you’re asking. Pull your chair in closer. Auntie Kristan has a...
Kristan Higgins
- Dec 21, 2023
An Unexpected Angel
Well, it’s that time of year, so I’m going to tell you a Christmas story. It’s not the happiest story, but maybe it’s a good story...
Kristan Higgins
- Dec 8, 2023
Away in the Manger
When I was a young single person, I happened upon this manger. This was back in the days when I couldn’t afford to buy a coffee, but...
Kristan Higgins
- Nov 20, 2023
Thanksgiving and the brother of bacon
For the first time in her life, Sainted Mother will not be in town on Thanksgiving. For many years, she insisted on hosting, claiming...
Kristan Higgins
- Oct 23, 2023
The long and winding road
McIrish and I just took our longest vacation ever. Two weeks of togetherness in the great wilderness of our national parks and visiting...
Kristan Higgins
- Sep 25, 2023
Relax already
I went to a conference in Chicago last week, and I had the best time! Seeing my writer friends, this time not being a speaker or workshop...
Kristan Higgins
- Aug 10, 2023
Family picnics
Sainted Mother is hosting a family picnic at the end of August. Well, it’s at Sainted Mother’s house, but she was happy to pass the...
Kristan Higgins
- Jul 3, 2023
Real Estate Whoring
Being a real estate voyeur (sounds more genteel than ho, doesn’t it?), I go to Zillow a few times a week. Just in case. Since I was...
Kristan Higgins
- May 26, 2023
A day in the life of a writer
Oh, the glamour, dear readers! The travel! The fame! The, um…wardrobe! Yeah, I’m lying. I mean, sure, I’ve met Nora Roberts, and she is...
Kristan Higgins
- May 24, 2023
Trying to get it right
A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE is the story of two mothers—Harlow Smith, who, at seventeen, placed her newborn for adoption; and Monica Patel,...
Kristan Higgins
- May 14, 2023
Happy Sainted Mother’s Day!
When I was growing up, my mom was the prettiest, funniest, smartest mother around. Full stop, yo! That being said (here it comes, Mom),...
Kristan Higgins
- Apr 29, 2023
In love of grandfathers
I have always loved little old men. A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE features a character who is destined to become everyone’s favorite—Grandpop....
bottom of page