I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

Just a little off the top!"- A. Boleyn

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette

When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, 'Cheer up, things could be worse.' And sure enough, they get worse.

I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

I've had a five- or six-year down-spell as a writer, and now that most of the other contracts are cleared or down to the last book, I have a chance to do what I want to do - specifically, something set in New Orleans.

Writing thats not working for a living.