I've been writing for a long time. I sat down to write my first novel in the middle of March of 1982.

Beyond a certain point, that was all a mother could do for her children - Hang around long enough to drive them crazy.

As I get older, the things I'm sure of become fewer.

I've been writing for a long time. I sat down to write my first novel in the middle of March of 1982.

When you have an important story to tell, the words you need seem to come of their own accord.

I now can be sure that, once I start writing a book, I'll be able to finish it. I've also become more assured about my 'voice' as a writer and being able to keep the characters true to themselves.

A writer is someone who has written something today