It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.

An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness

I've been writing full-time since 1978.

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.

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

If you're crazy, there's two things you can do to make yourself feel better: One is to get yourself cured. The other is to make everyone you have to deal with crazy.

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.