What we leave behind in this life is the memory of who we were and what we did. An imprint, no more.

People have different views of how you deal with different issues in literature, and, frankly, long may it last that there is a range of views.

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

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

Free and fair access to books - to reading - is a right and one we should fight for.

The message is clear: libraries matter. Their solid presence at the heart of our towns sends the proud signal that everyone - whoever they are, whatever their educational background, whatever their age or their needs - is welcome.

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