I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can't write a note.

I have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material, so rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.

Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters. When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you're connecting with them on a personal level.

Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities. Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art.

The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.

Where lies the line between sorcery and science? It is only a matter of terminology, my friend.

I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.