He believed nothing he was told and trusted no one.

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.

Usually, when people get to the end of a chapter, they close the book and go to sleep. I deliberately write a book so when the reader gets to the end of the chapter, he or she must turn one more page.

Nothing lasts forever

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.

What I do is put my characters into situations that are so precarious there is no way to get out. And then I figure how to get them out.

I go to great lengths to make certain situations feel right to the reader.