I can remember being eight, and I like writing about that age of innocence when children still have a sense of wonder. John Boyne agechildinnocence Change image and share on social
I wrote my first book at 20, but my whole focus from about the age of 12 was to be a writer. John Boyne agebookfocus 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
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
