When I'm writing, I spend all my time in The Grocer on Elgin buying ready-made meals; I think they are the only reason my husband and kids haven't left me. Sadie Jones buyelgingrocer Change image and share on social
If I think about the writers I love or might be influenced by, I can't write at all, so I pretend there aren't any. Sadie Jones influencelovepretend Change image and share on social
Remove all the traffic lights, yellow lines, one-way systems and road markings, and let blissful anarchy prevail. I imagine it would produce a kind of harmony. Sadie Jones anarchyblissfulharmony Change image and share on social
I try not to picture a reader when I'm writing. It's like trying to make a great table but not picturing anybody sitting at it. Sadie Jones greatmakepicture Change image and share on social
I think that we are all much closer to our childhood selves than we often think, so when we read about childhood, it can surprise us how immediate or moving it is, when perhaps those feelings are just there, waiting to be accessed all the time. Sadie Jones accesschildhoodclose share on social
I don't consciously use my own life or experience at all. Sadie Jones consciouslyexperiencelife Change image and share on social
I don't eat when I'm working. If I start to fridge-raid, I'm in trouble. Sadie Jones eatfridgeraid Change image and share on social
I have a study now - I used not to. I also love working in cafes; ignoring noise is good for concentration. Sadie Jones cafeconcentrationgood Change image and share on social
Our minds and memories are crowded with the common experience of nature. Sadie Jones commoncrowdexperience Change image and share on social
