Horror and supernatural novels give you a lot of what you look for in a crime novel, just with a twist that was very fresh for me as a reader.

Horror and supernatural novels give you a lot of what you look for in a crime novel, just with a twist that was very fresh for me as a reader.

We understand tornadoes scientifically, but it still feels supernatural. The randomness makes it feel supernatural.

Band of Skulls is joining Cage the Elephant as my new musical caffeine.

In terms of characters I wish I had created - just because I haven't dealt with anything like them - I'm really impressed by characters who can endure over time, whether that be a long series run like a Harry Bosch, or a character who endures over generations and continues to please readers: Sherlock Holmes.

What I love is the writing, it's not having written. I like the process of it.

You have only so many chances to tell stories. I didn't want to be forever wedded to one form of storytelling when there are so many out there.