"The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool."

"The novel is a dream you can hold in your hand."

"When asked, 'How do you write?' I invariably answer, 'One word at a time,' and the answer is always true."

"Some things are better left unsaid. Which I generally do. Unless I'm writing a book."

"If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that."