It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing.
Elmore LeonardA friend of mine who is in the publishing business knew I was writing a book, and he said, 'Have you said anything yet about the good guy? Because I know you spend so much time with the bad guys.' Because they're fun. So then you have to make the good guy fun, in order to compete. That's the challenge.
Elmore LeonardThe line of dialogue belongs to the character; the verb is the writer sticking his nose in.
Elmore LeonardI get letters. I get several a week, I think. A lot of people want a picture, a lot of people just want an autograph.
Elmore Leonard