One cannot always marry the person one loves.

Usually I decide on what it is I'm writing next by the books I'm reading.

We are who we are, be­cause of those we choose to love and be­cause of those who love us.

I am not a fan of historical fiction that is sloppy in its research or is dishonest about the real history.

All prizes have a role, if they are run with integrity and with a clear focus on reading and quality writing. I don't think any of them is necessary, but they all play an incredibly important role in building a body of literature, in introducing new authors to new readers, and extending reading.

History is written by the victors, the strongest, the most determined. Truth is found most often in the silence, in the quiet places.

There's no black and no white, just shades of grey...But the small betrayals lead to bigger ones, morality is eroded.