One of my degrees was a science degree in biology.

When I was starting out, I did not do short fiction well, because I kept wanting to write books.

Having a mother who had been an aeronautical engineer convinced me that more things should be open to women.

Having to struggle gave me the chance to demonstrate strength of character.

No, but a cello is the perfect string bass for an accordion. Works with it beautifully.

There is simple ignorance, not knowing, and willful ignorance that refuses to know, that covers the light of knowledge with the dark blanket of bias.

Other people, including me, have written books with main characters who were old and rich. Or old and brilliant. Old sages, old wizards, old rich people.