I never think about the actual process of writing. I suppose I have a superstition about examining it too closely.

My family can always tell when I'm well into a novel because the meals get very crummy.

It's true that writing is a solitary occupation, but you would be surprised at how much companionship a group of imaginary characters can offer once you get to know them.

There is no true life. Your true life is the one you end up with, whatever it may be. You just do the best you can with what you've got.

When I read, I'm purely a reader

But I don't think people take bad advice. They've got intuition too, you know. In fact I'd be surprised if they take any advice at all.

My decision to start a new one is just that, a decision, since I never get inspirations.