7 Quotes & Sayings By Sarah Zettel

Sarah Zettel is a bestselling author and host of the award-winning podcast, "Fatal Filings," and contributing editor at "People" and "US Weekly," among other publications. Her book, "The Everygirl's Guide to Getting Your Kid into College," was named one of the best books on college admissions for parents by "Time" and "Money" magazines. She also wrote "The Everygirl's Guide to Paying Off Student Loans," which was named one of the best books on student loans by "Parents" magazine. Other books include the "Everygirl's Guide to Next Level Parenting," "Dear Everygirl: The Definitive Guide to Growing Up," and her cookbook, "Sweet Cravings: Recipes and Advice from Everygirl." Zettel has appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" and Fox News' Fox & Friends, among others.

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I wasn't used to looking ahead. Not like Jack. Maybe that was why he had that ready grin. I could see through the dust, but he could see through time, and he didn't even need magic to do it. Sarah Zettel
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I wish I knew who I am, " I whispered to the stars in Baya's eyes. Slowly, Baya shook his head. "Oh, Dust Girl, that's the hardest wish of all. Not even Baya can give you that one. That one you earn. Sarah Zettel
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Now that you know the wishing ways, you'll feel the wishes around you. They'll make you itchy, 'cause you know you can do something about them, but that ain't always the best idea. Sarah Zettel
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Mama took me in her arms and held me tight. Her embrace was hot and she smelled like sweat, dust, and grease, but I wanted her. I wanted to crawl inside her mind to find that place that let her smile and sing through the worst dust storms. If I had to be crazy, I wanted my mama's kind of crazy, because she was never afraid. Sarah Zettel