If all the diplomats were kicked out, the UN could be turned into the finest bordello in the world and do just as much, if not more, for international harmony.

Writing is solitary, so I love going out once in a while and meeting my readers. I'll often hang with them after a signing for some beers. They're invariably bright!

I survived a number of garage bands during my teens and early twenties, both as drummer and guitarist. It's nigh impossible for me to listen to music without parsing it.

I love seeing the light go on in aspiring writers' eyes when you point out ways to improve their prose or their story - when they get it.

No one you'd really like to see in public office has the bad taste to run.

Jesus paid for our sins, so let's get our money's worth.

War, hate, jealousy, racism - what are they but manifestations of fear?