Thinking is hard work, which is why you don't see many people doing it.

You write one book and you're ready for fame and fortune. I don't know that people are spending the time and attention on learning how to write-which takes years. Everybody sees the success stories.

It's been my observation, after years in the [insurance] business, that a certain percent of the population simply can't resist the urge to cheat.

The character of Rosie is based on a woman who used to live in the same apartment building I lived in many years ago. She's taken on a life of her own, of course.

If your mind isn't open, keep your mouth shut too.

Some people can't see the color red. That doesn't mean it isn't there.

I caution writers all the time to slow down and pay more attention to the work in front of them than to the end result. I don't think you write one book and get anywhere. I think you write five books and then maybe you are finally on the right path.