Top Minds Read Top Books It isn't surprising to learn that great writers read great books. In an ongoing series of short and inspirational interviews, The Pen Factor asks some of literature's great minds who or what they're reading and why. Jodi Picoult Lynda La Plante Joanne Harris Brian W. Aldiss Peter James (part 1) (part 2) John Cleese Clarissa Dickson Wright

 

The Pen Factor Interviews

John Cleese What books have helped John better understand his natural introversion? If made to choose between a career in writing or acting, which would he choose? And what is the most challenging part of the writing process, according to John? Find out here.
Deep Roy Deep Roy is best known for his reprisal of the Oompa Loompa characters in the 2005 screen adaption of Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. He shares with The Pen Factor his insights into acting, books and writing for the screen. Read it here.
K.M. Zahrt Ken Zahrt was the runner up of The Pen Factor International Writing Competition in June 2015. The pin-up guy for self-publishing, Ken is soon to release his third book. Read the interview here.