Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate.

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette

C'mon kid. Think a minute, even if it hurts.

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

Just a little off the top!"- A. Boleyn

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

Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.