‘The pen is in our hands. A happy ending is ours to write’: Hilary Mantel in her own words

‘Writing was my source of power’ … Hilary Mantel in 2020. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Hilary Mantel, who has died aged 70, was one of the most celebrated writers of our time. Her widely acclaimed Wolf Hall trilogy and its subsequent screen and stage adaptations brought her millions of fans around the world.

Here are some of her thoughts and comments from over the years.