Books Quote by William Golding

The trouble with young writers is that they are all in their sixties.

— W. Somerset Maugham

I have always been drawn to coming-of-age stories and books and movies featuring compelling young characters.

— Emily Giffin

I'm looking forward to writing more novels for young adults.

— Candace Bushnell

I've also worked hard portraying an Ireland which is fast disappearing. Ireland was a very depressed and difficult place in the 1980s, and I've…

— Neil Jordan

Every now and then, a writer emerges who just gets better and better. These are the really exciting ones to encounter. Their novels carry…

— Amanda Foreman

I had a long period of writing what I think of as 'save the world' novels. 'Fledgling' was a chance to play.

— Octavia E. Butler

Graham Greene at 82 years old was still writing, and I don't think anyone can deny the force, the expertise, and the unique quality…

— William Golding

I'm not a big crime reader, but I'm reading Michael Connelly's 'The Reversal.' I'm going back to his novels. I'm also reading Keith Richards'…

— Jo Nesbo

It's been a while since I've written a novel aimed at the adult market, but I never sit down and say to myself, 'Okay,…

— Rick Yancey

One of the many falsities of fiction that we accept quite happily is the non-ageing of characters as they appear across series and sequels.

— Michael Rosen

I didnt expect the novels to be a success with anyone, so no. However, Im not surprised that there is an adult following. I…

— Stephenie Meyer

This is a giant undertaking, but I consider this a personal film. It's my film of a lifetime. I read the book when I…

— Peter Jackson