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I read mostly fiction, a lot of 19th-century novels.

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I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.'

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I have quite a few different Bibles. Having rejected my parents' religion, I still think the King James Bible is the most important work of literature in English. None of us can help being influenced by it.

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It's great that in the German language I've sold almost 30 million books. Isn't that amazing?

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I wanted to be some kind of captain of industry. Then I wanted to be in advertising, and then I wanted to be a newspaper reporter.

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I started writing stories in my spare time.

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I'm a great planner, so before I ever write chapter 1, I work out what happens in every chapter and who the characters are. I usually spend a year on the outline.

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I wake up with the story in my head, so I really like to be at my desk about five minutes after I wake up. So I don't get dressed. I put on a bathrobe, I make tea and sit at my desk.

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After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great.

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With the World War II era, there's so much written material to draw on. When you go back to the 14th century, you have to imagine more.

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Biography

Nationality: Welsh

Type: Author

Born: June 5th, 1949

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