I might not be a good socialist, any more than I'm a good Christian, but I am one. Ken Follett christiangoodsocialist Change image and share on social
James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond. Ken Follett amusebondcigarette Change image and share on social
World War II is the greatest drama in human history, the biggest war ever and a true battle of good and evil. I imagine writers will continue to get stories from it, and readers will continue to love them, for many more years. Ken Follett battlebigcontinue share on social
With the World War II era, there's so much written material to draw on. When you go back to the 14th century, you have to imagine more. Ken Follett 14thbackcentury Change image and share on social
In my books, women often solve the problem. Even if the woman is not the hero, she's a strong character. She does change the plot. She'll often rescue the male character from some situation. Ken Follett bookchangecharacter Change image and share on social
I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations. Ken Follett aiminsightmean Change image and share on social
When I'm writing a woman character, I don't think, 'What would a woman do?' I just think, 'What would this character do in this situation?' Ken Follett charactersituationwoman Change image and share on social
I start with the history, and I ask myself, 'What are the great turning points? What are the big dramatic scenes that are essential to telling the story?' Ken Follett bigdramaticessential Change image and share on social
Most of my stories have some basis in fact. Ken Follett basisfactstory Change image and share on social
