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

Don't pick up hitchhikers!- D. Adams

Just a little off the top!- A. Boleyn

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

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

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

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

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