It's not about finding Mr Right, or that sort of conventional ending, but I do want my characters to have hope - and that's what I do with all my stories.

It’s not easy remembering the good times.

Write what's up there." Sister Ignatius pointed at her temple. "As a great man once said, this is a secret garden. We've all got one of those." "Jesus?" "No, Bruce Springsteen.

You can run and run as fast and as far as you like, but the truth is, wherever you run, there you are.

Her silence was worth more to her than a thousand words.In that silence,she had peace and clarity.Except during the night,when her own jumbled thoughts would keep her awake.

I make it easier for people to leave by making them hate me a little.

There is no advice that I can give you, you will just have to trust yourself that when the time comes, you'll make the right decision.