I started writing when I had three kids under the age of 4. I used to write every ten minutes I got to sit in front of a computer. Now, when I have more time, I function the same way: if it's writing time, I write. Jodi Picoult agecomputerfront share on social
I think the reason these readers come back to me is because I represent their points of view. It may not be my point of view, but that's OK. Everyone still deserves to have their say. Jodi Picoult backdeservepoint Change image and share on social
I consider myself spiritual and I'm married to a man who is both an atheist and a humanist, and my kids have been raised with the traditions of different religions, but they do not go to church or temple. My feeling is that everyone should be able to believe what they want or need to believe. Jodi Picoult atheistchurchfelt share on social
On a shelf above my computer are five letters that spell out W-R-I-T-E. Just in case I forget why I'm there. I also have 'Wonder Woman' paraphernalia from when I wrote five issues of the comic, and pictures of my husband and kids. Jodi Picoult casecomiccomputer share on social
My friends say I have two speeds: fast and blistering. Jodi Picoult blisterfastfriend Change image and share on social
I write adult fiction, but a good 40 to 50 per cent of my readers are teenagers. I love that if they have to grow up and move past JK Rowling they can move to me. From Jo to Jodi! Jodi Picoult adultcentfiction Change image and share on social
I had absolutely no trauma in my childhood. If anyone ever assumed that my books were autobiographical, they'd be sorely disappointed, because none of these things happened to me. Jodi Picoult absolutelyassumeautobiographical Change image and share on social
Read a ton. Take a workshop course so you learn to give and get criticism. Jodi Picoult criticismgivelearn Change image and share on social
People are always afraid of the unknown - and banding together against the Thing That Is Different From Us is a time-honoured tradition for rallying the masses. Jodi Picoult afraidbandhonour Change image and share on social
I feel I'm able to get rid of any demons lurking in my psyche through my writing, which leaves me free to create all of this and to enjoy our family life, stepping away from all the fictional traumas and the dramas. If I write about family in crisis, then I won't have to live through it, I guess. Jodi Picoult createcrisisdemon share on social