Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if only so that I can come to some conclusions about such questions as: whether he is angry with me or not; if he is, then how angry; whether he still loves me or not; if he does, then how much; whether he loves me or not; how much; how capable he is of deceiving me in the act and after the act in the telling.

I never dream in French, but certain French words seem better or more fun than English words - like 'pois chiches' for chick peas!

I am simply not interested, at this point, in creating narrative scenes between characters.

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

I do see an interest in writing for Twitter. While publishers still do love the novel and people do still like to sink into one, the very quick form is appealing because of the pace of life.

I find teaching - I like it, but I find just walking into the classroom and facing the students very difficult.

I would recommend, definitely, developing a 'day job' that you like - don't expect to make money writing!