There's always time to read. Don't trust a writer who doesn't read. It's like eating food prepared by a cook who doesn't eat.
It's very different to have this kid that I'm truly responsible for.
My family is really, really Southern - I had two uncle Bubbas, and grandparents that we called Big Mama and Big Daddy.
it's smarter to be lucky than it's lucky to be smart.
I begin each book with a challenge to myself.
Reporting is pretty vital to me. It keeps me connected to the world. A 40-hour-per-week day job may be less feasible as time goes on.