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...
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KRISTAN HIGGINS
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Laugh, Cry, and Laugh Again
with Kristan's Blog!
Kristan Higgins
- May 24
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
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
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....
Kristan Higgins
- Apr 20
Dating tips from Love Is Blind
My trash TV jewel is Love Is Blind on Netflix. The show where you have long, intense conversations without seeing the other person, which...
Kristan Higgins
- Mar 19
I dreamed a dream
I have very vivid dreams. Freakishly long, detailed dreams in which I often remember other dreams I’ve had. Remember that movie,...
Kristan Higgins
- Feb 20
I just love your home.
There are certain décor trends I never understood. Some trends are classic—midcentury modern, Craftsman bungalows, a home library. And...
Kristan Higgins
- Feb 5
Night at the Hospital
The other evening, McIrish called me from the firehouse to inform me he was on the way to the ER. “What happened?” I asked calmly. “I...
Kristan Higgins
- Jan 8
And a happy new year
Oh, how I love a Christmas house! I have a collection of Santas—some antique, some gifts, some deliciously tacky. I love our Christmas...
Kristan Higgins
- Nov 20, 2022
Someday, my turkey will come
No one trusts me to make Thanksgiving dinner. Sainted Mother, who called Thanksgiving “mine,” took pride in slaving over a massive bird,...
Kristan Higgins
- Oct 30, 2022
Hating Gratitude
I hate gratitude journals. I hate the signs that say “Grateful” and “Blessed,” because I think it cheapens the sentiment to see it on...
Kristan Higgins
- Oct 9, 2022
Talk like a Brit
I'm no Anglophile (though a SussexSquaddie), but there are some things that just sound classier when said by a British tongue. Yes, I’ve...
Kristan Higgins
- Oct 2, 2022
Drama in Real Life
When a grizzly bear attacks me, I will be prepared. I’ve been thinking about this my whole life. My grandparents subscribed to Readers...
Kristan Higgins
- Sep 9, 2022
No, YOU die first.
As a long-married couple, McIrish and I have discussed death quite often. Our number one choice: die simultaneously whilst holding hands....
Kristan Higgins
- Aug 7, 2022
The green, green grass of homes
Hi, I’m Kristan, and I’m a house-aholic. It’s true. I’m addicted to houses. My favorite thing to do is scroll through Zillow and imagine...
Kristan Higgins
- Jul 27, 2022
Warm heart, scorched feet
The other day, we went to the beach—McIrish, the Princess, the Firefighter, the Peeper and yours truly. Oh, it was a glorious day! The...
Kristan Higgins
- Jul 3, 2022
And then there was Dad…
Since I wrote about Sainted Mother last week, I thought I’d tell you a little bit about my dad, gone these many years. He was tall and...
Kristan Higgins
- Jun 20, 2022
Sainted Mother vs. Authority
In OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY, Lillie’s mother is chilly, judgmental, stylish, exceedingly well educated and wields her criticism like...
Kristan Higgins
- May 23, 2022
Can't put my finger on it
In Out of the Clear Blue Sky, there’s a guy named Ben Hallowell. Captain of a fishing boat. Cape Codder. Man of few words but can flirt...
Kristan Higgins
- May 17, 2022
I'm driving in my car…
Recently, my not-so-sainted husband implied that I was not the best driver. Readers, how dare he? So what if I missed that tiny little...
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