I don't like mysteries, which is why I want to solve them. It bothers me that there are things I don't know.

You have to go out of your way as a suspense novelist to find situations where the protagonists are somewhat helpless and in real danger.

Lawrence Kelter is an exciting new novelist, who reminds me of an early Robert Ludlum.

I turned to the Times crossword puzzle and asked Kate, “What’s the definition of a moderate Arab?” “I don’t know.” “A guy who ran out of ammunition.

Mrs. Corey still uses her maiden name for business, or when she wants to pretend she doesn’t know me.

Kate had never been married, so she had no way of knowing if I was a normal husband. This has been good for our marriage.

I like the process of pencil and paper as opposed to a machine. I think the writing is better when it's done in handwriting.