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

Fear has its uses but cowardice has none.

The blackest night must end in dawn, the light dispel the dreamer's fear.

I do outlines when I'm writing with someone, but they also need to have a certain amount of freedom

I have a shelf of comfort books, which I read when the world closes in on me or something untoward happens

I would recommend the short story form, which is a lot harder to write since you have to be so careful with words, until there is plenty of time to doodle through a novel

I don't often reread my own books, unless I am going into another in the series and need to refresh my mood when originating the concept