My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.

I will not write about anyplace in the world unless I've been there to personally research it

Being poor is only romantic in books.

Do you always throw your money away like this?" "Only when I'm in love.

When you write a movie, you have a hundred collaborators. But when you write a novel, it's yours.

I always spend time exploring the customs and attitudes of the countries I'm using for locations, and interviewing the people who live there. I've visited over 90 countries thus far.

I think that's because believable action is based on authenticity, and accuracy is very important to me. I always spend time researching my novels, exploring the customs and attitudes of the county I'm using for their setting.