Michael Scott Character Quotations

Most writers, I'm afraid, live very boring lives sitting in front of a screen. However, having said that: every writer puts a bit of themselves into the characters to bring them alive.

I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.

I am thrilled when I read about fans using my stories as springboards to read about either the historical characters or the myths and legends in the books.

They [my characters]speak to me all the time! In fact some of them never shut up!

I never base characters on real people - you can get into so much trouble that way!

Every story starts with an idea, but it is the characters that move this idea forward.