To remain unknown in this modern world: that, indeed, is real power.

To remain unknown in this modern world: that, indeed, is real power.

Most writers, I'm afraid, live very boring lives sitting in front of a screen. However, having said that: every writer puts a bit of themselves into the characters to bring them alive.

There really is no difference in the actual writing or plotting. I choose to tell different stories for the younger reader and, of course, I would never put sex and extreme violence in a YA book. But writing for adults and children requires the same care and attention.

A warrior with a cause is the most dangerous soldier of all

We do not always get what we want. Sometimes life presents us with surprises.

I am a great believer that all the primary research has to be done before principle writing begins. I'm a huge advocate of plotting.