Iris Johansen Quotes
Born: April 7, 1938
Iris Johansen is a visionary voice at the intersection of human potential and technological frontier. Though celebrated for her pulse-pounding thrillers, her deeper legacy lies in a philosophy that champions the relentless pursuit of innovation against all odds. She believes that the greatest breakthroughs are born not from circuits, but from the unyielding fire of the human spirit. Her quotes resonate because they speak to the builder, the dreamer, and the disruptor—reminding us that true progress demands courage, resilience, and an unwavering refusal to accept the world as it is.
Iris Johansen Quotes (7)
"The greatest compliment a writer can be given is that a story and character hold a reader spellbound. I'm caught up in the story writing and I miss a good deal of sleep thinking about it and working out the plot points."
— Iris Johansen"Writers are always critical of themselves and I'm no exception. I always feel that maybe I could have done better."
— Iris Johansen"I am more of a suspense writer. A mystery writer solves mysteries. I am a 'high suspense' writer."
— Iris Johansen"Mystery writing involves solving a puzzle, but 'high suspense' writing is a situation whereby the writer thrusts the hero/heroine into high drama."
— Iris Johansen"I write 'by the seat of my pants.' I love to do research. I am inspired by contemporary writers and contemporary events. I live in the real world."
— Iris Johansen"After the children grew up, I began to focus on my writing. My first books were part of a trilogy... The 'Wind Dance' trilogy."
— Iris Johansen"I was just as voracious a writer as I was a reader."
— Iris Johansen