As a novelist, I ask of myself only that I tell the truth and that I tell it beautifully. Taiye Selasi beautifullynovelisttruth Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I have a somewhat higher soapbox to stand on than most people do when it comes to talking back to the merchants of fear. L. Neil Smith backfearhigh Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I have always been interested in how people come to terms with difficult, life-altering events. Christina Baker Kline alterdifficultevent Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I like the contained drama and complexity of the courtroom, though I don't watch those shows on TV. I prefer the hospital shows because I wanted to be a doctor. Elizabeth Strout complexitycontaincourtroom Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I'm endlessly fascinated by human behavior and interactions. Juliet Marillier behaviorendlesslyfascinate Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I'm incredibly lucky to make a living, but that doesn't mean that I don't lie awake at four o'clock in the morning, worrying. David Nicholls awakeclockincredibly Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I mined my history, my family and my memory, but in a very specific way. Writing fiction, I never made use of experiences immediately as they happened. I needed to let things fester in my memory, mature and transmogrify into something meaningful. Ayelet Waldman experiencefamilyfester share on social
As a novelist, I remain interested in the notion of a single reckless act and its consequences. Anita Shreve actconsequenceinterest Change image and share on social
As a novelist, I suppose I can say that I'm highly articulate. But I know, as a person, in other ways, I'm not always articulate. I think we are all, from time to time, inarticulate, at some level, about some things. Graham Swift articulatehighlyinarticulate share on social
As a novelist, I tell stories and people give me money. Then financial planners tell me stories and I give them money. Martin Cruz Smith financialgivemoney Change image and share on social