Depends on the purpose of inclusion. The definition of Fair Use is in the US Code. Here's the text Here's the Government's free advice

I'd make sure your use fits this test: for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.

If you are not reporting or commenting on the text you're quoting, you may need to get clearance. The newspaper you are writing for may insist on it.

There are clearance agencies that will help you out. For a UK author try ALCS
to start with. For other clearance agencies try here.