Sometimes the characters develop almost without your knowing it. You find them doing things you hadn't planned on, and then I have to go back to page 42 and fix things. I'm not recommending it as a way to write. It's very sloppy, but it works for me.

I disapprove of matrimony as a matter of principle.... Why should any independent, intelligent female choose to subject herself to the whims and tyrannies of a husband? I assure you, I have yet to meet a man as sensible as myself! (Amelia Peabody)

Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas - an idea a page.

Money was the manure of politics.

I knew the answer, and--of course--so did Ramses. He has superb breath control and always gets in ahead of me.

The combination of physical strength and moral sincerity combined with tenderness of heart is exactly what is wanted in a husband.--Ameila Peabody

There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.