For when all else is done, on­ly words re­main. Words en­dure.

Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they never do.

I am not a fan of historical fiction that is sloppy in its research or is dishonest about the real history.

History is written by the victors, the strongest, the most determined. Truth is found most often in the silence, in the quiet places.

People think that I'm very serious.

I really like people and I keep friendships. I have people from all parts of my life.

People have different views of how you deal with different issues in literature, and, frankly, long may it last that there is a range of views.