I like situations that push a character to the edge. Claire Cameron characteredgepush Change image and share on social
A lot of people have trouble with their second novel - the dreaded sophomore jinx. I wrote three books in between the two novels, and they just weren't very good. Claire Cameron bookdreadgood Change image and share on social
I find this mortifying to admit, but I have one of those balls that helps my posture. They're hard to sit on, so it stops me from sitting too long... I also wear a pair of 3M(TM) PELTOR(TM) Optime(TM) II Ear Muffs. They're the same ones that people wear on the tarmac among the planes - noise blockers. Claire Cameron admitballblocker share on social
I love the Internet, and I love wasting time on the Internet - even though it sometimes ends up being not being a waste of time. Claire Cameron endinternetlove Change image and share on social
I was haunted by a bear attack that happened in Algonquin Park in 1991. The problem was that I don't believe in ghosts, so that ruled out an exorcism. My other choice was to start writing. Claire Cameron algonquinattackbear Change image and share on social
Many of my favorite survivors in fiction show that it may not be the most muscled, macho or mighty people who pull through. A strong mind and body aren't always enough. You might also need a resilient heart. Claire Cameron bodyfavoritefiction share on social
What sets 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' apart is Riggs's use of 'found' photographs as a spark of inspiration for the narrative. 'Found' describes art created from common objects that are not normally considered art. Claire Cameron artchildcommon share on social
Everything has the potential to be extraordinary, whether an old photograph, a book or a life. If you find it ordinary, you simply need to take a closer look. Claire Cameron bookcloseextraordinary Change image and share on social
I cried most days working on the first draft. The last scenes were the hardest. I had a feeling where I wanted to end - the exact note - but I couldn't see how to get there. Sarah Murphy, my editor, asked the right questions to help me. I think of 'The Bear' as a hopeful book. Claire Cameron askbearbook share on social
A young woman hiking alone in the mountains sounds dangerous. In the pre-cell phone era maybe it was, but I'll stop short of calling it foolish. Claire Cameron callcelldangerous Change image and share on social