Writers should be applauded for their ability to make things up. Emma Donoghue abilityapplaudmake Change image and share on social
You know, plenty of people headed off to Canada or America on the basis of government information, propaganda campaigns. Often you'd go off with a brochure in hand and you'd turn up and it wouldn't be like that at all. Emma Donoghue americabasisbrochure share on social
For all that being a parent is normal statistically, it's not normal psychologically. It produces some of the most extreme emotions you'll ever have. Emma Donoghue emotionextremenormal 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
I'm not at all snobby about book prizes and how they pollute the world of literature. Just like with the Olympics, a little bit of competition gets people truly engrossed in the business of literature. Emma Donoghue bitebookbusiness share on social
I think it would be a shame for any writer to let their publishers in any way corral them into a single genre. Emma Donoghue corralgenrepublisher Change image and share on social
I think the only difference between me and other people is that when I hear of an interesting historical incident, I immediately write it down and Google it. Emma Donoghue differencegooglehear Change image and share on social
One thing I like about historical fiction is that I'm not constantly focusing on me, or people like me; you're obliged to concentrate on lives that are completely other than your own. Emma Donoghue completelyconcentrateconstantly Change image and share on social
I've always been religiously inclined, but it doesn't come up in most of my books. Emma Donoghue bookhaveincline Change image and share on social