It's becoming apparent that I like bad boys. That's one of my problems. They've all been bad boys. You're one too. You're a bad boy. But, I think you're a good bad boy.

I also try very hard to create characters - both heroes and villains - with psychological depth.

People with children and people with their own business always pick up a ringing phone.

Too much screaming in Congress. Too much screaming everywhere.

Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you're not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming.

For me a thriller is a very carefully structured story.

I like the way words go together and I like the gamesmanship of writing poetry. It is such a challenge.