The secret to being a writer is that you have to write. It's not enough to think about writing or to study literature or plan a future life as an author. You really have to lock yourself away alone and get to work.
I've just finished my next collection Possible Side Effects and I'm now...
But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave...
I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today.
