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How Much Research I Have To Do Depends On The Nature Of The Story. For Fantasy, None At All.

The Thing All Writers Do Best Is Find Ways To Avoid Writing.

I've Been Writing Full-time Since 1978.

Besides The Mistakes That Are Pointed Out, I Love The Way Readers Become Involved With The Characters. When Readers Start Asking About Character Motivations Instead Of Concentrating On The Special Effects, It Means You're Connecting With Them On A Personal Level.

Dawn Was Written Well Before 9/11. People Speak A Lot Today About The Banality Of Evil, But Not All Evil Is Banal. Some Of It Is Carefully Structured And Well-thought-out. That's Where The Real Danger Lies.