The world is much larger than I once dreamed, or perhaps my place in it is smaller than I once realized.

The first love is the difficult love.

I'm a huge fan of Cabernet and Bordeaux, and am passionate about Pinot Noir and Burgundies.

Never underestimate the potential for human stupidity when wealth and power are at stake.

In the end, my reasons for moving down the timeline and introducing a new cast have more to do with keeping myself entertained, on the assumption that if I get bored, my readers are going to be even more bored.

Don't assume the world evolved in the order in which you discovered it.

I know you'll think this odd, but I find it strangely exhilarating not knowing what's coming next.