The Okavango Delta is an astonishing sight: the great Okavango River, rather than flow towards the sea, flows inland, into the sands of the Kalahari. Alexander McCall Smith astonishdeltaflow Change image and share on social
I would certainly never consider myself a Renaissance Man; I'm not fit to look at the dust from the chariot wheels of many of those who have gone before me. Alexander McCall Smith chariotdustfit Change image and share on social
Writing fiction, I really just sit there and it just comes. Alexander McCall Smith fictionsitwrite Change image and share on social
Well, I'd say all of us are a combination of moods and emotions. In my day to day life I don't go around skipping, but at times one can feel sheer exhilarating joy at the world. Alexander McCall Smith combinationdayemotion Change image and share on social
Edinburgh used to be a haughty city. Alexander McCall Smith cityedinburghhaughty Change image and share on social
You're always told by your publisher that you must only write one book a year and some years you should perhaps write none at all. Alexander McCall Smith bookpublishertell Change image and share on social
I write four books a year. I'm very fortunate that I write quickly; around 3,500 words a day. Being strict about delineating my writing time and personal life, as well as keeping distractions at bay, is the only way I can accomplish this. Alexander McCall Smith accomplishbaybook share on social
As a writer, you have to realize that people want to like the characters, so you have to be careful to keep them involved. Alexander McCall Smith carefulcharacterinvolve Change image and share on social
That my philosophy of life is, as far as possible, one of enjoyment. I'm not nihilistic. Alexander McCall Smith enjoymentlifenihilistic Change image and share on social
