Memory in Greek mythology is the mother of the muses, and it is so for me. Both personal and societal memory move me strongly, and that is one of the sources of my writing.

Doorways are sacred to women for we are the doorways of life and we must choose what comes in and what goes out.

The art of fiction is one of constant seduction. You must persuade the reader on page 1 to start reading - on page 50, or page 150 and yes, on page 850.

Connections are made slowly, sometimes they grow underground.

My idea of Hell is to be young again.

Suspense is one of the ways you persuade a reader to become engaged and stay engaged with your work.

My strength and my weakness are twins in the same womb.