Joanne harris

I don't listen to music when I'm writing, but I often do when I'm reworking, editing or when I need to relax.

I am not at all a chocoholic. I would rather eat anchovy toast.

I can write absolutely anywhere. All I need is a laptop.

I am fascinated by how people eat and what it reveals about them.

I'm incapable of hiding my feelings when I'm around someone I don't like.

I love it when my books cause controversy, when people argue violently about the ending.

From a very young age my mother persuaded me that I could write for fun, but I had to have a proper job - very good advice.

No one should be so precious as to refuse criticism of their work. But to respect an opinion, we have to know that it was given honestly and with proper thought.

If you want to know what's important to a culture, learn their language.

The interesting thing about the Internet is that it has created a kind of alternative circle of friends for people.