I move between the two: I write an adult novel, and then I write a children's book. I quite enjoy that. It's a nice change of pace each time. John Boyne adultbookchange Change image and share on social
I don't buy into the idea that an Irish writer should write about Ireland, or a gay writer should write about being gay. John Boyne buygayidea Change image and share on social
People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them. John Boyne fightglorifyhero Change image and share on social
Unless you're very boring, I think most people who've lived long enough have something in their past which will never go away. John Boyne borehavelive Change image and share on social
Children's authors don't talk down or patronise their younger readers. John Boyne authorchildpatronise Change image and share on social