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.

But what science cannot understand, it dismisses.

The strong survive, but the courageous triumph.

Some stories wait their turn to be told, others just tap you on the shoulder and insist you tell them.

I'm probably better known in the US as a YA writer, I have a huge body of adult horror and fantasy behind me.

Have you any idea how to wake a hibernating Elder?” Machiavelli shook his head. “Mars, what about you? Any advice?” “Yes. Don’t.

All great literary works influence us as writers, not their stories as much as their storytelling ability.