Stand alone books are nice because they have everything all in one tidy little package. Neverwhere was awesome because you get action, adventure, character development, the exploration of a strange world, PLUS resolution of all the problems and mysteries at the end. No lines no waiting. That's very satisfying. Multi-volume stories are satisfying too, just in a different way.

You lack the requisite spine and testicular fortitude to study under me.

Remember this son, if you forget everything else. A poet is a musician who can't sing. Words have to find a man's mind before they can touch his heart. And, some men's minds are woeful small targets. Music touches their hearts directly, no matter how small or stubborn the mind of the man who listens.

Generally my favorite remarks always come from my readers. I've had people say my books made them laugh, or cry, or that it frightened them late at night.

But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. This is rare and pure and perfect.

I have had a few gentlemen let me know they find my manly beardiness somewhat alluring. Never any ladies though.

Beer dulls a memory, brand sets it burning, but wine is the best for a sore heart's yearning.