‘When writing a novel that sort of support is invaluable. And I guess support is a good way to describe what attending a writer’s group has given me. It has borne some of the weight.
It has held me up.’

‘With friends, the novel you have been meaning to write for a decade, the incubating memoir, and that idea for a picture book can be developed further with the added benefit of likeminded company.’

‘Friends and family just don’t get it like other writers do.’