It took me nine months to write 60 pages. It was very frustrating.

Sometimes I panic and think I can't really write.

I realised I'd never climb Everest but thought I could still write a book.

I had wanted to write Ghost Country for a long time, but it wouldn't work.

I'm very honoured that there is a loyal following and I hope it continues.

Sometimes I think I'm a one-trick pony because I'm not very inventive about new ways of telling stories.