1.   Among the guests was the author Salman Rushdie.

2.   Basically, the author is in favour of disarmament but with a few reservations.

3.   In terms of narratology, the author is almost a pioneer of postmodernism in his use of cyclical narrative.

4.   Perhaps the author is being satirical, employing irony, allegory, or ambiguity.

5.   Some authors are lucky enough to think naturally in terms of story.

6.   The author is a highly respected historian.

7.   The author is not a Luddite.

8.   The author will be signing copies of his book.

9.   The authors are intensely polite and agreeable, rendering the discussions somewhat rehearsed and far too sedate.

10.   The authors of Conurbation were particularly interesting in their treatment of the urban fringe.