Behind the Scenes with Helen Lederer

Finish the sentence: ‘To me, literature is…’

As important as chocolate, wine and sleep

What’s your go-to writing soundtrack – or do you prefer silence?       

Silence or I go bonkers

What’s the last book that made you miss your stop / bedtime / reality?

Yellow Face by R F Kuang

If you could co-write with any author (living or dead), who would it be?

Muriel Spark

What would your 12-year-old self think of your current job?  

She’d be impressed, surprised and worried

What’s a word you overuse (and secretly love)?              

Nuance

What book do you wish everyone would read – at least once?               

The Understudy by David Nicholls

What’s the most surprising thing a fan has ever said to you? 

Are your eyes real?

What’s the best part of taking part in a live event and why do you think events like this are important?

It’s so precious to be honest and in the moment and live with confessions

What are you looking forward to about coming to Harrogate?

Can’t wait see the cakeshops, buildings and the warmth of the Yorkshire folks.