I can't write the same book over and over again... let it go, once it's gone! Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes book write
If I've got one thing that I really believe about fiction and life, it's that there are no minor characters. Jane Gardam characterfictionhave Change image and share on social
When I was young and the empire was beginning to disintegrate, the idea was absolutely unbelievable, particularly to children who'd been taught that the sun never set... that's what all my books are about, the end of empire. Jane Gardam absolutelybeginbook share on social
I discovered that writing was very nice indeed when I was very young, and I never changed. I don't think my style has changed very much at all - though I hope what I say is a bit more interesting. It's about getting to know a character and loving them, I think. Jane Gardam bitechangecharacter share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle. Mike Tyson beginbookcycle Change image and share on social
