At first I probably seem very abrupt, but I like efficiency. There's work and there's play, and I always think: 'Let's get the work over with so we can thoroughly enjoy the play.
Kathy ReichsYou'd be naive if you think you are going to retain any control once you option a character to TV.
Kathy ReichsI'm not writing great literature. I'm writing commercial fiction for people to enjoy the stories and to like the characters.
Kathy ReichsMy line of work makes you aware of the fragility of life. You can get up in the morning, eat your cornflakes, blow-dry your hair, go to work and end up dead.
Kathy Reichs