The incidence of violent brand-loyalty to one's own current dogma has risen.

It's really important to visit a site you are writing about. Even if you know it well, even if you have lived there, it's important to take a fresh look in terms of your characters and your story.

All women are misfits. We do not fit into this world without amputations.

Troubles cured you salty as a country ham, smoky to the taste, thick-skinned and tender inside.

Looking at my life was very difficult. I think I learned that I haven't been as good a person as I'm inclined to think of myself as. I haven't been as good friend, haven't been as good a person, made a lot of mistakes.

Suspense is one of the ways you persuade a reader to become engaged and stay engaged with your work.

If I observe my cats carefully, it is partly because I observe everyone I deal with as carefully as I can and partly because they amuse and entertain me. They are an important part of the fabric of my daily life.