If my writing comes to a halt, I head to the shops: I find them very inspirational. And if I get into real trouble with my plot, I go out for a pizza with my husband.
Sophie KinsellaDonโt think about it. Donโt think about what could have been. Itโs too unbearable.
Sophie KinsellaThis is what happens. You tell your friends your most personal secrets, and they use them against you.
Sophie KinsellaEveryone keeps saying Iโll pick it up. But what if I donโt? I did algebra for three years, and I never picked that up.
Sophie KinsellaI don't think anyone sits down and thinks, 'I know, I'll be a chick-lit writer.' You write the book that you want to write and then other people say, 'Oh, that's chick-lit.' You say, 'Okay.' But it's not like you look around and go to a careers fair and there will be someone at the chick-lit author stand.
Sophie KinsellaThere are some things I don't understand about Jess and never will. No wedding dress. No flowers. No photo album. No champagne. The only thing she got out of her wedding was a husband. (I mean, obviously the husband is the main point when you get married. Absolutely. That goes without saying. But still, not even a new pair of shoes?)
Sophie Kinsella