I've been accused of being a minimalist writer. I don't like a lot of verbiage in there.

You all right now?" "I'm exceptional. Wonderful. Thanks for the concern. You complete me.

One of the surprising things I hadn't expected when I decided to write crime fiction is how much you are expected to be out in front of the public. Some writers aren't comfortable with that. I don't have a problem with that.

Who's going to rob us? A crackhead crab? A jellyfish junkie?

Death in anonymity is the ultimate insult to human dignity.

I tend to watch a lot of movies at home. It's nice to be close to the refrigerator with my pyjamas on and just relax.

Channel your outrage ... Do that which you are able to do.