I try to give both my heroes and villains an emotional dimensionality which provides the motivation for their actions.

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 try to give both my heroes and villains an emotional dimensionality which provides the motivation for their actions.

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

Death is the number two fear that people have and public speaking is the first!

She undressed slowly, dreamily, and when she was naked, she selected a bright red negligee to wear so that the blood would not show.

Jamie enjoyed solitude, but loneliness was a constant ache.