When I write, I try to think back to what I was afraid of or what was scary to me, and try to put those feelings into books.

I drive a lot in the summertime, but after that, I don't drive if there's snow predicted for anywhere in 500 miles.

I feel happy to terrify kids.

After spending 22 years in Ohio, I love everything about New York.

If you want to be a writer, don't worry so much about writing. Read as much as you can. Read as many different writers as you can. Soak up the styles.

I've lived in New York for 40 years. I came right after college.

I have a great office.