When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, 'Cheer up, things could be worse.' And sure enough, they get worse.

Writing thats not working for a living.

Numerical superiority is of no consequence. In battle, victory will go to the best tactician."- G. A. Custer

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto

I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

To Serve and Protect..."- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets

I've had a five- or six-year down-spell as a writer, and now that most of the other contracts are cleared or down to the last book, I have a chance to do what I want to do - specifically, something set in New Orleans.