I have always written. I was one of those kids who would always fill exercise books with girls and telepathic ponies. Jojo Moyes bookexercisefill Change image and share on social
We seem to live in an age where we are quietly appalled by the idea of appetites, whether they be for sex, food or diamonds. Jojo Moyes ageappallappetite Change image and share on social
My characters make incomprehensible decisions until you stand in their shoes. Then it makes more sense. Life is very rarely black and white, and most people are trying to do their best. I try not to judge. Jojo Moyes blackcharacterdecision share on social
I've always been a focused person who knows how to get what I want. Jojo Moyes focushaveperson Change image and share on social
A stylish person, for me, is one who draws your eye without necessarily being showy; they wear clothes that are beautifully cut, flatter the wearer, and show that they are not impervious to fashion, but not a slave to it either. Jojo Moyes beautifullyclothecut share on social
My go-to winter recipe is beef and butternut squash stew, cooked in the slow oven all day. Jojo Moyes beefbutternutcook Change image and share on social
For every book that I write... I develop a history for each person and make sure they are well rounded and flawed. You have to know everything about them from their shoe size, to where they went to school, to what their first pet was, to what they like to eat, to what they want out of life. Jojo Moyes bookdevelopeat share on social
The fragrance I always wear is Coco by Chanel. I've worn it for 20 years. It suits me, it's classic, and I like the simplicity of only ever wearing one fragrance. Jojo Moyes chanelclassiccoco Change image and share on social
If chick-lit really is taking a commercial battering, I'd suggest it's because the marketing has been done to death. Covering everything in girlie pink and putting chocolate in the title may once have been a clever Pavlovian device but now makes readers feel a bit sick. Jojo Moyes batterbitechick share on social
Try to write at least 500 words a day. You may ditch 499 of them tomorrow, but you will still be moving forward. Jojo Moyes dayditchforward Change image and share on social