Have a working spouse, because you won't earn a living from writing - not at first, if ever. My wife worked for years to support us.

I wish my readers took less of my time - about a third of my working time goes to them - but I love and need them all.

I never do a full outline, and if I did, I would not feel bound to it, because the view from inside a scene can be different from the view outside it. But neither do I just start writing and see what happens; I am far more disciplined than that.

The library is a place of mental diversion, learning, and comfort for anyone who has an intellect. I know of no librarian who when asked for food for the mind will offer a stone. What more could anyone ask?

Every person professes to love good and hate evil, but in his actions his real preferences emerges.

People talk-- they sneer at escapism. Well, there are those of us who need it.

Have a working spouse, because you won't earn a living from writing - not at first, if ever. My wife worked for years to support us.