The Literary World Responds to London Attack

We’re all still reeling after yesterday’s incident at Westminster and our thoughts are with all those affected, not least Met Police officer Keith Palmer. We hope all our addicts in London are safe and unaffected by the events and as we do so well in the UK, we hope you’re all keeping calm and carrying on.

What does stand out from yesterday’s events is the humanity shown and it’s on this we must focus. In the shock events of the day, many people spoke out with their feelings on the attack and today we’re sharing some of the thoughts of authors and the literary world.

Bravery and simple humanity have shown Westminster at its best | Jonathan Freedland https://t.co/H9mWYoEMv3

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 22, 2017

All of my love to London. Which city will, I am sure, sensibly carry on, and does not need my love. https://t.co/wLt3pvucK4

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) March 22, 2017

Still think the best response to terrorism is to refuse to be terrified. Like beating panic. Have to force yourself into normality.

— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) March 22, 2017

London doesn’t close itself off from the world. London is the world in microcosm. That’s its strength.

— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) March 22, 2017

Dear London: hug your loved ones; smile at strangers; drink wine; don’t let hate win. Fuck hate. It doesn’t belong here.

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) March 22, 2017

Dear Mr Trump. Please do not make political capital out of events in London. Our last Westminster attack was by a white British man.

— Jojo Moyes (@jojomoyes) March 22, 2017

And all Londoners know just how poetic the TFL organization can be, so we couldn’t let this pass without sharing their thoughts for the day, posted around London tube stations.

Beautiful quote from Mulan @TfL #westminster #WeStandTogether (h/t @Addicknic ) pic.twitter.com/DA8JiISwNi

— Luxmy (@luxmy_g) March 23, 2017

This is London ??#WeStandTogether #WeAreNotAfraid #Westminster #london #uk #police #tfl #nhs #unitedkingdom pic.twitter.com/AqqHuGYqPK

— Marcio B Fasano (@ComendadorMBF) March 23, 2017