You see something scary, you should stand up and step toward it, not away from it. Instinctively, reflexively, in a raging fury.

I said nothing. I’m good at saying nothing. I don’t like talking. I could go the rest of my life without saying another word, if I had to.

I have three desks. One empty for paperwork, one for the internet and email, and one for the writing computer.

I do a little fact checking now and then. Other than that its impact is simply that email has revolutionized communication for me, and my website has built up a community of readers, which is a lot of fun.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

The key to thrillers is vicarious pleasure.

I don't need validation, recognition or praise. What I need are facts and the facts are that one of my books gets sold, somewhere in the world, every second.