I`m fortunate in that I`m a lecturer too and this gets me out and about and away from the computer. I also have loads of friends all around the world, plus a core group of special people in my life that I can lean on, chat to, or just hang with.
I sometimes wonder what would`ve happened if I`d entered the competition instead - I`d probably have come nowhere and given up on the whole fiction game.
I love a good laugh as well, I think that`s so important in life, which is probably why I`ve dabbled in comedy writing as well as horror. I think if you can make someone laugh or smile it`s the most special thing in the world.
I know it`s popular to say this because she`s the woman of the moment, but Halle Berry. Not only does she have obvious audience appeal and star quality, but she`s a damn good actress too.
I don`t know anyone who actually likes the dark or night-time. I don`t care how much they say it doesn`t bother them. That`s why we used to huddle in caves and light fires when the sun went down.