As a child, I read science fiction, but from the very beginnings of my reading for pleasure, I read a lot of non-fictional history, particularly historical biography.

There is only one definition of science fiction that seems to make sense: 'Science fiction is anything published as science fiction.'

Chaos is the enemy of Order but the enemy of Chaos is also the enemy of Order

The opprobrium of assholes is a badge of honor.

Is anything accidental?

The world has become more complex as technology and easy travel mixes cultures without homogenizing them.

I get work because I'm primarily a novelist but I've become script doctor. I can work back and forth between French and English.