Charles Todd Quotes

I firmly believe as an author you have to go out in life and hear the stories of people. In pubs in the UK or a retirement home in the US it is the stories of others that bring a book to life.

I often speak to returning service people about their experiences while serving. Whether in 1915 or 2005, the core issue of facing death on a daily basis remains.

During high school I worked in a retirement home. I spent many wonderful hours hearing from service men and their widows about WWI.

My great uncle fought in WWI. His stories fascinated me.

I was a corporate trouble-shooter for many years, and I know what it is like to walk very carefully into a hostile environment.

I was always a killer. It was my skill, and they’d taught me well. She taught me love.