I focus on characters as individuals with attitudes and write each scene from a particular character's point of view. That way, even narrative passages take on the character's sound. I don't want the reader to be aware of me, writing.

I still read Hemingway. I still read his short stories because they're so good. He doesn't waste any words.

To me, a book is a book, an electronic device is not, and love of books was the reason I started writing.

I always felt, you don’t have a good time doin crime, you may as well find a job.

Skip the boring parts.

There are 500 million people on Facebook, but what are they saying to each other? Not much.

It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing.