"I got to know Australians well working on the 'Mad Max' franchise with director George Miller." — 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.