I don't base any character on a real person, and really don't do composites either. I make them up.

If something isn't special, then it's ordinary.

Every writer needs an editor. I don't care how good you are or think you are.

His mind’s always on something else. He’d live in a ratty cardigan, and he’s always worrying holes in the pockets of his pants. He can never seem to find his wallet or anything in the refrigerator. And just when you think he’s not paying any attention to what you’re saying or doing, he comes up with exactly the right answer or solution.”", [J.D. Robb, Celebrity In Death"“People""who expect perfection in a mate miss a lot of fun—and sweetness.", [J.D. Robb, Celebrity In Death]

Nature will kill you without a minute's thought, and in nastier ways than a crazy guy with agun. It doesn't make her any less beautiful.

No second chance?" A wry smile twisted Carrick's lips. "There might have been, had I not waited so long to take it.

I write every day. Even if I'm not writing well, I write through it. I can fix a bad page. I can't fix a blank one.