I'm A Great Will Maker. I've Made

I Have Always Believed That Life Is Too Short For Rows And Disagreements. Even If I Think I'm Right, I Would Prefer To Apologize And Remain Friends Rather Than Win And Be An Enemy.

My Father Went To Work By Train Every Day. It Was Half An Hour's Journey Each Way, And He Would Read A Paperback In Four Journeys. After Supper, We All Sat Down To Read - It Was Long Before Tv, Remember!

Always Write As If You Are Talking To Someone. It Works. Don't Put On Any Fancy Phrases Or Accents Or Things You Wouldn't Say In Real Life.

All I Ever Wanted To Do Is To Write Stories That People Will Enjoy And Feel At Home With.

I Was Lucky Enough To Be Fairly Quick At Understanding What Was Taught, But Unlucky Enough Not To Be Really Interested In It, So I Always Got My Exams But Never Had The Scholar's Love Of Learning For Its Own Sake.