The possibility of bringing white-collar criminals to justice is ever receding over the horizon.

You have to be a ruthless editor of your own prose. Over the years, I've learned that the best way to incorporate research into the narrative is to turn it into action.

Never underestimate a man's ability to underestimate a woman.

Sometimes life seems so painful it hurts even to move my arms.

The hope for a messiah puts too much on that one person. And you think that absolves you of personal responsibility and you don't have to act because that person will do it for you.

I spent 10 years as a marketing manager. I've found my experience in the financial world invaluable background for writing about white-collar crimes.

The crime novel has always been my favourite genre.