I was the weirdest kid: I wanted to see the police file - in grade school! I was convinced I could crack the case if I just had that file. Alafair Burke caseconvincecrack Change image and share on social
Hmmm... cooking with wine? I usually drink wine while cooking... I do a good braised short ribs with cabernet, though. We're big red wine drinkers here. All that research showing that it's good for you takes the guilt away. Alafair Burke bigbraisecabernet share on social
Before we condemn the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman, we should remember that they were asked to do something extraordinary. They were asked to listen to the facts and apply the law to the best of their ability in a case the world was watching. Alafair Burke abilityacquitapply share on social
Jesse James's next tattoo should be a warning label: Danger. Loving this man could break you. Alafair Burke breakdangerjame Change image and share on social
Moving to New York made all the difference in my creating this new series with Ellie Hatcher. I love Portland, and it's always going to be one of my favorite cities, but it was getting to the point where, after I'd moved to New York, I couldn't write as specifically about Portland any more. Alafair Burke citycreatedifference share on social
I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about the off-campus antics of Professor Burke. I get the impression that my students are vaguely aware of my novels, but are at best mildly curious. Alafair Burke acceptanticaware share on social
The best crime novels are all based on people keeping secrets. All lying - you may think a lie is harmless, but you put them all together and there's a calamity. Alafair Burke basecalamitycrime Change image and share on social
Letterman, despite whatever idiotic (or worse?) things he may have done with women on his staff, was wise enough to realize that silence isn't permanent and peace of mind can't be bought. Alafair Burke badlybuyidiotic Change image and share on social