Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Julianne MacLean

Writing is a solitary occupation, and we like it that way.

I have learned that most of us must face some form of challenge in our lives. But without hardship, we wouldn’t learn and grow.

Bev Pettersen writes with flair and a down-to-earth warmth that will make you smile and sigh with contentment.

Life is hard. It’s cruel sometimes. It’s merciless and unfair, but we all go through difficult times, one way or another. You’ve had more than your share of knocks lately, I’ll give you that, but it doesn’t mean you get to quit. No one gets to quit. You keep fighting, every day, and sooner or later, the grief fades a little. You grow stronger, find joy again, and everything gets easier. You come out of it more equipped to handle the next wave, which will come eventually. There will always be waves.

Don’t lose faith in the good things, even when life is tough. The good things come in waves, along with the bad.

He took a moment to get over the shock, and to remind himself that this had surely been difficult for her and she was probably bracing herself for a rejection. At least he hoped she was. If she wasn't, she needed to do that straight away, because it was coming. God damn right it was coming.