Those who truly understand their faiths understand the stories are metaphorical.

Book publishing would be so much easier without the authors.

Imagine how different a world might be if more leaders took time to ponder the finality of death before racing off to war.

Our minds sometimes see what our hearts wish were true.

Ladies and gentlemen.” He [Jabba] sighed. “Meet the kamikaze of computer invaders...the worm.

Angels and demons were identical--interchangeable archetypes--all a matter of polarity. The guardian angel who conquered your enemy in battle was perceived by your enemy as a demon destroyer.

For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.