I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.

I've never sat down and thought about the difference between plot and theme. To me, that's never been important.

The villain is always more entertaining because he has fewer limitations. The hero is bound by honor, by justice and by the law, sometimes.

Unfortunately, there are writers whose only concern is how good they could make themselves look on a title.

I'm still a fanboy geek. I always will be. In many ways, if my work still resonates with the audience, it's because I'm still writing from the point of view of the fan, so I'm geeked out constantly.

It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision.

It all depends on which side of the desk you're sitting on.