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I write contemporary fiction, and that is what my readers want to read.

There's always a bit of fiction in everything that I write.

My goal always is to tell a universal story, meaning it's about a person who has an idea, a vision, a dream, an ambition to make the world somewhat less chaotic.

Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, writing takes me to another world.

But it's a very universal story and the thing is I was reluctant to answer that question because I don't want people latching on to a particular stereotype.

I create fictional narratives, but it's based on literal people.

I want prose fiction to be recognized as that, and I'm not interested in writing as it becomes more personal.

One reason we love fiction is because stories have a comforting shape. They provide a resolution that's lacking in our regular lives.

I've always had this belief that you want to write about universal truths.

I never thought about what I would write. I just come from such a big family of storytellers.