In these litigious times, if you're a beginner, it's becoming harder and harder to get your work to the people who might actually be able to hire you.

When I submitted samples, I had only written stories to give myself something to draw. I was told, "The art is good, but not quite professional yet. But, I like the writing." I've been a writer for almost a half a century. It's very cool.

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

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.

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

What makes a story is how well it manages to connect with the reader, the visceral effect it has.

I consider myself the luckiest man in the world. I have spent a lifetime doing what I love.