FICTION

Joanne Harris with Paul Blezard

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Joanne Harris is not only a gifted and prodigious writer but also a wonderful storyteller whose characters, once read, live with us ever after, whether rural French chocolatieres, mischievous Nordic Gods or Blueeyedboys.

She has written 15 novels, two novellas, two collections of short stories, a Dr Who novella, guest episodes for the game Zombies, Run, the libretti for two short operas, several screenplays, a musical and three cookbooks. Her books are now published in over 50 countries and have won a slew of British and international awards.

Joanne lists her hobbies in Who’s Who as “lounging... priest baiting and quiet subversion of the system”, and she’s also partial to “obfuscation, sleaze, rebellion, witchcraft, armed robbery, tea and biscuits”. She is a creative force of nature, unleashed upon Paul Blezard in this joy of an interview.