Here words can kill - literally.

I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.

We do not always get what we want. Sometimes life presents us with surprises.

There was no honor in war, less in killing, and none in dying. But there was true dignity in how men comported themselves in battle. And there was always honor to be found in standing for a just cause and defending the defenseless.

I am a great believer that all the primary research has to be done before principle writing begins. I'm a huge advocate of plotting.

At the heart of every legend there is a grain of truth.

Every story starts with an idea, but it is the characters that move this idea forward.