Like a tropical storm, I, too, may one day become ‘better organized.

The style developed over decades, really, but I started out writing pretty traditional stories, then became impatient. It was a writer named Russell Edson who showed me that one could write in any way at all.

No one is calling me. I can’t check the answering machine because I have been here all this time. If I go out, someone may call while I’m out. Then I can check the answering machine when I come back in.

I think a lot of what goes into writing can be taught - not mixing metaphors, etc.

Because I'm not writing all the time (thank goodness), my mind is sometimes pleasantly blank.

Work hard and meticulously. When in trouble, look closely at a text that is a good example of what you're trying to do. And be patient.

I'm used to rereading e-mails, even, before sending them - a bit compulsive. So this is high speed roller coaster for me!