The admiration of another writer’s work is almost in inverse proportion to similarities in style.
Women are obviously much more discriminated against than men in many ways.
I don't write about things that I have the answers to or things that are very close to home. It just wouldn't be any adventure. It wouldn't have any vitality.
I think I write about things that are mysterious to me.
Nobody can assume that, to a writer, everything is off-limits.
It's gratifying that it does; I love to give readings.