Write every day. Make writing a part of your life, but also don't be afraid of learning from others because I think you can. I still try to think of myself as a beginner because that way I can keep on learning.

I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books.

I hope the wonder of what happens to my characters never goes away. That yearning keeps me writing.

If you're having trouble finishing a book, it might be that you're trying to fix it as you go. Just finish the story, no matter how terrible you think that first draft is. Then let it cool off. In other words, don't look at it for a while. Then you can rewrite it.

I'm quite close with my family, especially my twin sister, and it's always hard to leave her.

The reason I have been so outspoken on antisemitism is that racism is racism - and my family have been victims of it.

My parents were both actors; my dad sort of quite early on. My mother acted for a while, and now she's a painter.

I'm always looking for new ways to create flavorful veggie dishes for my family.