The space where I write is in my head, I suppose.

It is through our extended family that we first learn to compromise and come to an understanding that even if we don't always agree about things we can still love and look out for each other.

I always thought that bagels and lox was my soul food, but it turns out it's sushi.

Something I notice speaking to writers from south of Hadrians Wall is that the culture is different. At base, I think Scotland values its creative industries differently from England.

I jealously guard my research time and I love fully immersing myself in those dusty old books and papers. It's one of the most enjoyable parts of my job.

The sky was a sparkling succession of black diamonds on black velvet made crystal clear by the blackout.

I believe the era of the militant lady is back.

Without archives many stories of real people would be lost, and along with those stories, vital clues that allow us to reflect and interpret our lives today.

Research material can turn up anywhere - in a dusty old letter in an archive, a journal or some old photographs you find in a charity shop.

Writers of novels live in a strange world where what's made up is as important as what's real.

Books have a vital place in our culture. They are the source of ideas, of stories that engage and stretch the imagination and most importantly, inspire.

When the actions of others no longer matter, then you will have succeeded within your own mind.

Things are wonderful when we look at them with magic in our hearts.

The entire world is in turmoil. We are living in a time of enormous conflict and cultural transformation. We have been stunned by shockwaves of change in nation after nation, all around the globe.

We each contribute our own book to the great library of humanity.

Bristol Rovers were 4-0 up at half time, with four goals in the first half.

I'm too grateful to be hateful. I am too blessed to be stressed.

Often, I visualize a quicker, like almost a ghost runner, ahead of me with a quicker stride.

Tender expressions of love and affection toward children are as much the responsibility of the father as the mother. Tell your children you love them.

Caroline is no longer sufffering from personhood.

Anyone who wants to sell you overnight success or wealth is not interested in your success; they are interested in your money.