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

Don't give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don't listen to them. 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.

I worked in Hollywood as a reader and a would-be writer for about 6 years before I sold my first story.

Every man is a prisoner, and the greatest irony of all is to be the prisoner of another man.

I like to write about women who are talented and capable, but most important, retain their femininity. Women have tremendous power - their femininity, because men can't do without it.

Surely you’ve been sent from the heavens to teach us mortals what beauty is.