I got in the habit of giving away a book as soon as I've finished it because I lived in a housing co-op at Cambridge and had no space to keep books. Emma Donoghue bookcambridgefinish Change image and share on social
Writers should be applauded for their ability to make things up. Emma Donoghue abilityapplaudmake Change image and share on social
I'm named after Jane Austen's Emma, and I've always been able to relate to her. She's strong, confident but quite tactless. Emma Donoghue austenconfidentemma Change image and share on social
I am clumsy, a late and nervous driver, and despise all sports except a little gentle dancing or yoga. Emma Donoghue clumsydancedespise Change image and share on social
You cannot predict literary success; the only way you can possibly aim for it is to do your thing and do it well. Emma Donoghue aimliterarypossibly Change image and share on social
The way to my heart is through Belgian milk chocolate. Emma Donoghue belgianchocolateheart Change image and share on social
You're meant to have an unhappy childhood to be a writer, but there's a lot to be said for a very happy one that just lets you get on with it. Emma Donoghue childhoodhappylet Change image and share on social
It's painful to consider anything but writing. Emma Donoghue painfulwrite Change image and share on social
Every parent has those moments where they look at their child and think, 'There's a demon in those eyes and no one can see it but me!' Emma Donoghue childdemoneye Change image and share on social
I would say I have sort of a natural gift for character, and following one person's point of view at a time, and dialogue, but I'm not naturally good at strong plot. Emma Donoghue characterdialoguegift Change image and share on social