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

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

We're all nothing but unified arrangements of atoms and particles, drifting around, enjoying consciousness every now and then for a second or so before splitting up to become bits and pieces of trees and stars and french fries.

Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.

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 usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes. Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.

The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.