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"When it comes time to write the book itself I'll shut the lights out, picture the scene I'm about to write then close my eyes and go at it. Yes, I can touch type."
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"I've always written, all my life, and when I was very young I developed an interest in poetry."
"I also try very hard to create characters - both heroes and villains - with psychological depth."
"It means working harder to do the research but I don't really mind - I don't think I have what it takes to chase criminals through back alleys and wade through blood at crime scenes."
"Of course, I write crime stories, and I have to describe violence and the aftermath of violence."
"I like the way words go together and I like the gamesmanship of writing poetry. It is such a challenge."
"Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you're not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming."
"I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block."
"Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories."
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