I find that very appealing: the blurring of the lines between what's funny and what's tragic. And what's ordinary and what's not - the big things in the small things. Rachel Joyce appealbigblur Change image and share on social
I think I'm somebody who takes praise with a very big - probably too big - pinch of salt. Rachel Joyce bigpinchpraise Change image and share on social
Before I gave birth to Hope, I had a miscarriage. The pain was so enormous, I had to write myself out of it. I kept a diary and did not feel entirely complete until Hope was born. Rachel Joyce bearbirthcomplete Change image and share on social
Even if we don't believe in church or God, we still believe in things that are bigger than ourselves. We need to believe in those things because if we can't be open to what we don't know, there's no hope for any of us. Rachel Joyce bigchurchgod share on social
I am not expecting anyone to feel sorry for me, but when friends ask how it feels to be a debut novelist who has also been long listed for the Man Booker prize, I have to admit that my response has confused me. I am so overwhelmed, so delighted, so honoured and so surprised, I have come out in a violent cold. Rachel Joyce admitbookercold share on social