"I have nothing but praise for J. K. Rowling. Her contribution - apart from the books themselves, obv..." — Terry Hayes

Movie studios could learn a thing or two from British publishers. There is an intelligence, and a respect for writers; things that you hope for and never get in Hollywood.

I used to be a journalist.

On a deeper level, I think many stories - especially thrillers - can be a journey to the heart of darkness.

I think I can speak with a degree of authority... today, the biggest driving force of movies is pace; God help you if you try to put in a scene that is about character and not plot.