When I was a child I had a best friend who lived across the road from me. When her mother died unexpectedly it was like losing a member of my own family. I think I am still affected by the memory of that loss.

Every writer has to find their own way into writing.

When I was a child I had a best friend who lived across the road from me. When her mother died unexpectedly it was like losing a member of my own family. I think I am still affected by the memory of that loss.

I don't want to die, really. I'm interested in what happens next, so I've got to keep on.

In a way, the characters often do take over.

You can't say you want things to be simple and then in the next breath ask me to be honest.

Canadians are Americans with no Disneyland.