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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Jim Ross
When I get an idea for a novel the fizz of excitement I feel is electrifying. It sparks up my brain and makes me feel alert, energised, and alive. A first draft can be boring and frustrating but there are moments that make my skin tingle and my heart leap—an idea for a twist, a solution to a plot problem, or the appearance of a character who changes everything. And the best buzz of all? Holding the finished book in my hands. I think most writers are desk-bound adrenaline junkies. I certainly am.
