These days, it seems that if you're not already in place, you can't get there from here.

I think there's something inherently dishonest in trying to go back and mess with the past.

I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach.

I've never had to work out of the arts. I've always either been a writer or an editor, or something where I've made my living from doing what I love. You can't get any better than that.

The bottom line always remains the same: What is the basic humanity of the character? How do I make them resonate with the reader?

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

A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.