The thematic, psychological, and cultural concerns of a writer are more relevant than whatever literary mode he or she chooses to deal with in any given novel.

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

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.

I believe that interest in heroes is universal and eternal.

The thematic, psychological, and cultural concerns of a writer are more relevant than whatever literary mode he or she chooses to deal with in any given novel.

If I had parallel lives to pursue, I would also want one as a painter.