I find that when I come out of the library I'm in what I call the library bliss of being totally taken away from the distractions of life.

Normally book ideas come to me in a moment.

I find that when I come out of the library I'm in what I call the library bliss of being totally taken away from the distractions of life.

So many (too many) books are published every year, and it seems everyone is writing a book. Perhaps we should all be reading more and writing less!

Over his shoulder I saw a star fall. It was me.

I try to write 1,000 words a day - about three pages. When I reach 1,000 words I feel good. Less than that: a failure. More than that: tired.

It's a rare book that wins the battle against drooping eyelids.