I try to leave out the parts readers skip.

I don't judge in my books. I don't have to have the antagonist get shot or the protagonist win. It's just how it comes out. I'm just telling a story.

My characters have to talk, or they're out. They audition in early scenes. If they can't talk, they're given less to do, or thrown out.

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

I have fun writing. I don't make it a chore. I don't have to struggle with it.

There are cities that get by on their good looks, offer climate and scenery, views of mountains or oceans, rockbound or with palm trees. And there are cities like Detroit that have to work for a living.

I don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write.