Somebody said the key to life is to work hard, play hard, rest hard, and I've pretty much adopted that. James Patterson adopthardhave Change image and share on social
I learnt to love reading. And then I started scribbling stories, and I liked that even more. James Patterson learnloveread Change image and share on social
I've always been into 'fast-paced, don't bore 'em, keep it moving along, stick with the story.' You know: tell a story the way I want to hear a story. I find it more rewarding to write for kids, but I also find it a little easier, because you can just let loose a little bit more in terms of fantasy and stuff. James Patterson bearbiteeasy share on social
One of the interesting things about YA books - I don't know about Percy Jackson, but I do know about 'Twilight' and 'Maximum Ride': There are a lot of adult readers. In fact, we released 'Maximum Ride' both as a paperback for kids and as a mass release for adults. James Patterson adultbookfact share on social
People like to talk more than they like to act. They like to sit there and complain and vent. Somehow they think that changes things, when it doesn't. James Patterson actcomplainpeople Change image and share on social
Schools and parents can team up to find books that kids will really get excited about - that will make them say, 'That was a great experience. Now I know why people get excited about reading.' James Patterson bookexciteexperience Change image and share on social
There are a lot of things we as individuals can't do much about. We can't solve global warming as individuals, or health care problems, but as individuals, most of us can get our kids reading. We can do that. James Patterson careglobalhealth share on social
I write larger than life. It's what I do. James Patterson largelifewrite Change image and share on social
I have a folder in my office with about 400 ideas in it. So it will take me another 40 years to get through those. James Patterson folderideaoffice Change image and share on social