“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own

This may seem like a silly little quote but, since it’s Sunday – officially a day of rest so we’re all legitimately excused from doing anything productive – you’ll excuse me. It’s true that on an empty stomach we can’t do much of anything very well. It’s also true that if you don’t dine well, think well, love well and sleep well you won’t be able to work well. When I’m writing the first draft of a book I take especially good care of myself. I eat delicious food, I watch inspiring films, I get good sleep, think positive thoughts and cuddle my husband often. And, I find, when all my needs are taken care of then the words take care of themselves…

Pic: enjoying a deliiiicious pork bun from Momofuku David Chang, Brooklyn.