1. Who is your all-time favourite author, and why?
JK Rowling:mrgreen: I love Harry Potter, and the way she writes.
2. Who was your first favourite author, and why? Do you still consider him or her among your favourites?
Francesca Simon, who did the Horrid Henry books. As a seven-year-old, I thought that her books were funny and outrageous. I admit I still read them briefly from my brother's room for a light laugh, but only sometimes.
3. Who’s the most recent addition to your list of favourite authors, and why?
Jean Plaidy. I love the way she writes, and I love her stories.
4. If someone asked you who your favourite authors were right now, which authors would first pop out of your mouth? Are there any you’d add on a moment of further reflection?
Probably Michelle Paver, or Jean Plaidy. Probably Dickens and Bronte as well.