Freedom Is Just Chaos, With Better Lighting.

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

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.

I Hear Entire Symphonies, Oratorios, In My Head, But I Can't Write A Note.

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

Living Gives You A Better Understanding Of Life. I Would Hope That My Characters Have Become Deeper And More Rounded Personalities. Wider Travels Have Given Me Considerably Greater Insight Into How Cultural Differences Affect Not Only People, But Politics And Art.