373 Quotes by Kate Atkinson

Alternate history fascinates me, as it fascinates all novelists, because 'What if?' is the big thing.

'Feminism' is such an incredibly awkward word for us these days, isn't it? Not to be feminist would be bizarre, wouldn't it?

I did feel when my mother died if anyone was going to haunt me it would be her. And she hasn't, so I think it is possibly the end.

I've always loved mysteries, the something there that you didn't know, and with 'Case Histories' I just decide to make that more up-front.

Probably not needing to be published would give me more time to think about a book.

If you don't have a unique voice, then you're not really a writer.

It's been said that the men in my books have been absent, or weak, or creepy.

Not being published would be great. When I say that to other writers they look at me as if I'm totally insane.

The great thing about writing compared to life is getting to tie things up.