I wouldn't encourage new writers to start off publishing through electronic media... it still isn't wide enough for the readership they would need to get a good start

I think the Internet, particularly the availability of information, is great. I do a lot of correspondence on-line and have a chat line to talk to my fans as well

James Blish told me I had the worst case of "said bookism" (that is, using every word except said to indicate dialogue). He told me to limit the verbs to said, replied, asked, and answered and only when absolutely necessary.

I'm 78, I'm on my pension in Ireland, and all that good stuff

I'm very fond of the Talent series, and also the Crystal Singer trio.

A real scientist solves problems, not wails that they are unsolvable.

How could she have believed such an artificial life as the theatre was suitable?