I find the presence of the sea quite inspiring, and sometimes I do just get out and walk around and take in the sea breeze to try and clear my mind. Garth Nix breezeclearfind Change image and share on social
I tend to think of stories and books as being for everyone, just with an 'entry reading age' rather than an age range. Garth Nix agebookentry Change image and share on social
I loved publishing; I loved working in the book industry, but I've been writing pretty much nonstop since I was 19. I realized very early on that I would need a day job, and I wanted one that was in books. Garth Nix bookdayearly share on social
I grew up in a house full of books and parents who read, which led to me to reading from a very young age. And reading seemed to naturally progress to writing. Garth Nix agebookfull Change image and share on social
Interestingly, it is often the younger members of the audience who ask the most sophisticated questions. Garth Nix audienceinterestinglymember Change image and share on social
Writing for children, you do bear a responsibility to not include overt or graphic adult content that they are not ready for and don't need, or to address adult concepts or themes from an oblique angle or a child's limited viewpoint, with appropriate context, without being graphic or distressing. Garth Nix addressadultangle share on social
I can understand the natural anxiety of readers when waiting for another installment of a favourite series, but I think it is much more important to get a book right than it is to have it appear on time. Garth Nix anxietybookfavourite share on social
I like movies in particular, on video or T.V. I have lots of old favorites, like Danny Kaye in 'The Court Jester' or 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' or James Stewart in 'Winchester '73.' But I also like a lot of modern films. Garth Nix courtdannyfavorite share on social