I've heard that many fine artists have to turn their 'finished' paintings to face the wall - otherwise, every time they walk past, they are tempted to pick up a brush and make small adjustments here and there. Cecilia Dart-Thornton adjustmentartistbrush share on social
I really enjoyed reading 'The Da Vinci Code,' but from a literary standpoint, the book did not live up to the hype. Cecilia Dart-Thornton bookcodeenjoy Change image and share on social
I grew up reading - and loving - stories by Andre Norton. I admired and idolised her from afar. Her stories helped shape my own internal world. Cecilia Dart-Thornton admireafarandre Change image and share on social
I support the rights of non-humans wholeheartedly with my voice, my money, my presence, my writing and any other way I can. Cecilia Dart-Thornton humanmoneypresence Change image and share on social
If you're looking for a book that's not been influenced by 21st century popular culture and that's guaranteed to be a good read because it's stood the test of time, you can't go wrong with the classics. Cecilia Dart-Thornton 21stbookcentury share on social
In fantasy, you have licence to pick whatever you like out of history and fantasy, and you don't have to be accurate. Cecilia Dart-Thornton accuratefantasyhistory Change image and share on social
Whenever the kindly uncles and aunts came over for a cup of tea and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, it was always the same: an 'authoress', and illustrate my own books. Cecilia Dart-Thornton askauntauthoress Change image and share on social
Periodically, I return to the classics for inspiration and refreshment. Cecilia Dart-Thornton classicinspirationperiodically Change image and share on social
I was writing fantasy as soon as I could hold a pen. Cecilia Dart-Thornton fantasyholdpen Change image and share on social