Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate.

Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.

When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance.- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death

Invariably it turns out to be who you've been reading in the last couple of weeks, and two hours or two days [on favourite authors

Don't pick up hitchhikers!- D. Adams

I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

Just a little off the top!- A. Boleyn

C'mon kid. Think a minute, even if it hurts.

Numerical superiority is of no consequence. In battle, victory will go to the best tactician.- G. A. Custer

To Serve and Protect...- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette