I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench. — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one. — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
You don't turn out as many books as I did then by sitting around, being cozy with the family. — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Every time one of my books sells a million copies in paperback, Pan Macmillan gives me a gold statuette of Pan. I… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
The first novel I wrote was a monster - clocking in at 180,000 words - but it died a death, a death… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
My mama loved books; I became fascinated by the wonderful stories that came out of these things she held in her hand… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Authors can only soft sell the environment. Create a wonderful story around the environment involving the characters that leaves a lasting impression… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I never set out to write literature; I set out to tell stories. And some of my work may be very raunchy… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I read all of Rider Haggard's books. For me he had the romance of Africa with a little bit of mysticism. I'm… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
I still get enormous pleasure and a sense of fulfillment out of writing a book that I'm proud of. I see myself… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
You know that feeling when you finish a final exam and you think, 'I never want to do that again'? Well I… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Write for yourself, not for a perceived audience. If you do, you'll mostly fall flat on your face, because it's impossible to… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share Image
Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
“uninvited help he might offer would be rejected. He was surprised and delighted when she placed a hand on his shoulder as she climbed… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
I still get enormous pleasure and a sense of fulfillment out of writing a book that I'm proud of. I see myself as a… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
My mother-in-law speaks not a word of English. I speak not a word of Tajiki. So I smile at her ingratiatingly and she fixes… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
I used to own an island in the Seychelles and had a big boat there and one day I came across some Somali pirates… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
The mistake the apartheid government made was they gave the black people nothing, so they had nothing to lose. But now a lot of… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
There is no quick way of making money. People come to you with tips for the races or offer the latest Ponzi scheme, but… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
I go on a hunting safari at least once a year to Botswana, which is fantastic because we have a huge area of wilderness… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
Usually halfway through a book I have a serious depression, so I go on safari on my ranch in South Africa, or fishing off… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
Let it simply be said that we know more about the details of the hours immediately before and the actual death of Jesus, in… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
The first story I ever sold was to 'Argosy' magazine, which no longer exists. That issue also contained work by several other more celebrated… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
“I believe that there are dark and difficult days ahead, and you won't be playing for an increase in company dividens - you will… — Wilbur Smith Copy Share
