Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap. Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.

How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.

Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.

It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.

The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.

I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal. I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don't really have hobbies in the traditional sense... I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.

In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.