We asked our authors from around the world to share their thoughts on why they write, why they read, and the books that have influenced them.
Here’s what they had to say.
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Felix Clay
The most magical phrase I knew as a child was “Once upon a time” because those four words meant a story was coming. They promised that I would be transported to another world, even to another time! They promised entertainment and excitement. Stories are humankind’s oldest way of exploring and of explaining our world and I can think of no greater privilege than that of being a storyteller. And that, very simply, is why I write; because “Once upon a time” leads us to those magical places where everything is possible.
