What many people don't know about 'Peter Pan' is that it's a very violent book and Hook is one of the most finely observed villains... →
Eoin Colfer
I have always loved 'Stig of the Dump.' I think reading that book made me officially realise that I was a reader.
I often meet frustrated young writers who say they've only got so far and just can't finish a book. Even if you don't happen to use what... →
I used to walk to school with my nose buried in a book.
Jeremy Collier
I think I'm a born storyteller. Inspiration is all around me. I can read a newspaper article and come up with an idea for a book.
Jackie Collins
I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished my first book, it was accepted by a publisher right away and... →
I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers and Players, and there is also a hip-hop music mogul who I think you will... →
I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I don't know what the book's about. I invent something... →
Dynasty was the opportunity to take charge of my career rather than waiting around like a library book waiting to be loaned out.
Joan Collins
And then I wrote my first autobiography when I - well, it was 23 years ago. And since then I've written about one book every two years.