I like beautiful writing, pain, unexpected humor, and the message that, at the last second, people are going to be kind to each other. It almost doesn't matter what the genre is. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
There are all kinds of voices in YA, and they are realistic and unflinching. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Jean Thompson's short-story collection 'Who Do You Love' is a beautiful book, but a hell of a sad one. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I know Peter Jackson a tiny-tiny bit from interviewing him about the 'Lord of the Rings' movies over the years. When I was visiting… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
The YA category changes pretty fast. I'm so impressed by what these authors do. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Making a summer movie is like accepting a mission impossible: your enemies are everywhere, and if you fail, the studio's never heard of you. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I had written many things as a journalist, but I had no idea if I could write something scary or romantic or touching that… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
It's been said that Generation X should get a life. Well, in 'Bottle Rocket,' they get a life of crime. Or at least try. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Sharon Stone has made a fortune from her movies, so who says you can't get something for nothing? — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I didn't want to write a pure fantasy novel, though I love those and grew up on J. R. R. Tolkien and Ursula LeGuin. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Authors all have at least one thing in common, which is that when we finally get finished copies of our books, we get giddy… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
