I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERIn one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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The overwhelming triumph of the international multimedia conglomerate has resulted in less diversity within the field and has made it much harder for newer writers not only to break in, but to make any kind of a living while doing so.
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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don’t really have hobbies in the traditional sense.
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Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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We’re all nothing but unified arrangements of atoms and particles, drifting around.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.
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Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
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