Sometimes you're not even sure which of your stories were failures. There are things I've written that I thought were complete catastrophes when I finished with them that have gone on to generate some of my most positive feedback.

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

I would like immortality.

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.

Art is always in the eyes of the beholder. Only posterity has the right to point out our mistakes.

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

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.