I know that all cops are not sterling characters. But you have to have someone to root for. I balance it with rotten cops who will take a bribe, who will beat somebody up.

I try to keep all my novels in print. Sometimes publishers don't agree with me as to their worth.

Changing writing styles is like an actor taking on a different part.

The world is made of stairs, and there are those who go up and those who go down.

Palestinian believers have a unique experience with US foreign policy and our close ties with Israel. This alliance has many layers, but given the strong support of the US church, and the frequency of religious language surrounding these policies, Palestinian Christian friends raise important and challenging questions about how we understand the intertwining of theology and politics in the US.

McKinty is an exciting new talent.

I've never been a cop nor hope to be a cop, thanks.