No one should be so precious as to refuse criticism of their work. But to respect an opinion, we have to know that it was given honestly and with proper thought. Joanne Harris criticismhonestlyopinion Change image and share on social
If you can actually get someone to sit on the edge of their seat and feel nervous if there's a knock at the door, then you've done something pretty terrific as a writer. Joanne Harris dooredgefeel Change image and share on social
I like literature that you respond to in some way. You laugh, you cry, you turn the light on - that's great, it's eliciting a response by proxy. Joanne Harris cryelicitgreat Change image and share on social
I first saw the island of Noirmoutier when I was two weeks old. I think it's probably safe to say that I didn't fully appreciate it at the time; but I grew to love it as year after year I spent holidays there at my grandparents' cottage. Joanne Harris cottagefullygrandparent share on social
The interesting thing about the Internet is that it has created a kind of alternative circle of friends for people. Joanne Harris alternativecirclecreate Change image and share on social
I don't think I've ever had a mentor. The closest thing is my friend Christopher Fowler, another writer. Chris kept me sane for a long time before I made it. Joanne Harris chrischristopherclose Change image and share on social
People reveal so much of their mental processes online, simply because the psychological effect of anonymity just means that a whole raft of inhibitions are left alone when people log on. Joanne Harris anonymityeffectinhibition Change image and share on social
If you want to know what's important to a culture, learn their language. Joanne Harris cultureimportantlanguage Change image and share on social
I was convinced I'd hate Twitter - but I've come to like it very much. I use it mostly to keep in touch with friends and colleagues I wish I could see more often - I sometimes feel a little isolated living in Yorkshire, and it's nice to have the contact. Joanne Harris colleaguecontactconvince share on social
