I'm thinking of taking up golf, but the idea of spending time with golfers frightens me. Harlan Coben frightengolfgolfer Change image and share on social
I always think the insecurity is going to go away, but it's always there. Only bad writers think they're good. Harlan Coben badgoodinsecurity Change image and share on social
If I didn't write, I'd be like a duvet cover; I have no other marketable skills. Harlan Coben coverduvetmarketable Change image and share on social
If I don't write, I hate myself. Simple as that. My life is out of balance. Harlan Coben balancehatelife Change image and share on social
The book I always say that influenced me, subconsciously, because at the time I didn't know I wanted to be a writer, was William Goldman's 'Marathon Man.' That was the first adult thriller that I loved. I read it when I was 15 or so, when my father gave it to me. Harlan Coben adultbookfather share on social
In real life, coincidences happen all the time. In novels, they are leapt upon with fury. Harlan Coben coincidencefuryhappen Change image and share on social
I'm 48 years old, not a kid anymore by any definition, but here is a universal truth that every adult at some point will realize: We are all always 17 years old, waiting for our lives to begin. Harlan Coben adultanymorebegin Change image and share on social
I am, after all, a thriller writer. I routinely delve into the darkest chambers of the human heart. I've written about murder, kidnapping, depravity, horror, violence, and disfigurement. Harlan Coben chamberdarkdelve Change image and share on social
Sometimes even when the book is over I don't know who's good and who's bad. It's really more interesting, I think, to write about gray characters than it is to write about black and white. Harlan Coben badblackbook Change image and share on social
I like to go out and write. So I'll often go to a Starbucks or a local coffee bar, and I'll sit there and I'll write. I can write pretty much anywhere. Harlan Coben barcoffeelocal Change image and share on social