Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived.

In a novel, on the other hand, you not only have to describe the rooms, but the clothes, the characters and what they are thinking. It's a much more in-depth process

I will survive, Tracy thought. I face mine enemies naked, and my courage is my shield.

Life is like a novel. It's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page.

Business is a game, played for fantastic stakes, and you're in competition with experts. If you want to win, you have to learn to be a master of the game.

The only one who can make you give up is yourself.

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.