My attitude is that if anybody of any age wants to read a book, let them, but I do think that no child would want to read Boneland.

Hitting the gym to release stress is not nearly as effective as hitting the people that cause the stress to begin with.

It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.

My attitude is that if anybody of any age wants to read a book, let them, but I do think that no child would want to read Boneland.

Possessive parents rarely live long enough to see the fruits of their selfishness.

I love research so much that I do an enormous amount; it helps put off the moment of starting to write the story.

My great-grandfather was a self-taught man, and his library was extraordinary. I read the lot.