“If there's a common thread to my books, it is that each involves an in...” — Kate Thompson Quote

If there's a common thread to my books, it is that each involves an individual's journey. The individual must stay true to themselves.

I had thought about becoming a civil rights lawyer, but I gave it up.

You know yourself, once you've had the excitement of riding thoroughbreds, it's not very interesting riding anything else. But I still love horses; I just don't have one any more.

My mum wouldn't have had any time for fantasy stuff; she's more practical.

I find it very difficult to say no when I'm in Ireland. You do end up going around doing lots of events and things and not getting work done, and it's not just a question of having hours at the desk.

I'd like to do something that involves music.

Traveling anywhere in the world involves some risk. You could always opt to spend your life cowering under your bed.

And because performing for a game involves real acting. The way they create a game is very similar now to how they create a film. I've always wanted to stretch my acting skills, and the timing being what it is, I couldn't say no.

For me, the whole process involves envisioning this book in my head as I'm working.

Typecasting is a thing, but when it involves race, it narrows the roles available to an almost comically small amount.