I read two mysteries a day when I was a kid. All of Agatha Christie, all of 'Sherlock Holmes.' I've seen every single British detective show ever made. Maureen Johnson agathabritishchristie Change image and share on social
When I worked in theater, I was always writing things on Post-it Notes and sticking them on screens or desks. Twitter has given me a way of continuing to post those notes, only a lot of other people see them, too. Maureen Johnson continuedesklot share on social
'Harry Potter' achieved a very special act of actual magic: it made it completely acceptable for an adult to carry around, read and enjoy a children's book. Maureen Johnson acceptableachieveact Change image and share on social
The kids I talk to are readers, and the craziest, the most dedicated readers you will ever see. Maureen Johnson crazydedicatekid Change image and share on social
My rule is: the second you find yourself doing something you hate, quit doing it. Maureen Johnson findhatequit Change image and share on social
I've heard people on panels say, 'You must have a Web site. You need to tweet. Repeat the title of your book constantly,' and I just want to say, 'Shut up. Everything you're saying is wrong.' People will know instantly if your only motivation for tweeting is to sell books. Maureen Johnson bookconstantlyhave share on social
