Deon Meyer

Deon Godfrey Meyer is a South African thriller novelist, writing primarily in Afrikaans. His works have been translated into 28 languages. He has also written numerous scripts for television and film. Quotes Long story short, I have always been fascinated by how we absolutely need to be in a relationship. I mean, it consumes us, that need, that terrible need to be loved, to be with someone. To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain for ever a child. For what is the value of a human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history? I must admit that I remain endlessly fascinated by the small crossroads of life, the forks in the road, seldom indicated, rarely a road sign. Only visible in retrospect. If you keep your eye on the profit, you’re going to skimp on the product. But if you focus on making really great products, then the profits will follow. You had to suffer first, before you could connect, before you could see we are all just human, irrespective of race, colour, creed. "We remember the moments of fear, loss and humiliation most vividly." The more you do it, the better you become. Nothing improves your writing more than just sitting down and doing it. And read, read, read. Explore the genre you plan to write in. Study and analyze what the really good authors are doing, and how they are doing it. Oh, and to quote thriller author Michael Ridpath: Have fun. External links