I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time.

Being comfortable isn't the way to learn to expand your abilities.

When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can.

I do like to explore evil characters in my books.

I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in universities - and kept on writing.

I do have to earn a living, so I'm conscious of probable reactions from readers, but the most important one is still the awareness that if I'm not enjoying a story, the reader won't either.

Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry.