One of the surprising things I hadn't expected when I decided to write crime fiction is how much you are expected to be out in front of the public. Some writers aren't comfortable with that. I don't have a problem with that. Kathy Reichs comfortablecrimedecide share on social
I've been accused of being a minimalist writer. I don't like a lot of verbiage in there. Kathy Reichs accusehavelot Change image and share on social
Murder mysteries are puzzles that are fun to resolve. Kathy Reichs funmurdermystery Change image and share on social
If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school. Kathy Reichs anthropologistanthropologybone share on social
I'm not writing great literature. I'm writing commercial fiction for people to enjoy the stories and to like the characters. Kathy Reichs charactercommercialenjoy Change image and share on social
What gives my books authenticity is that I actually do what it is I'm writing about. I think the fact that I am in the autopsy room, I go to the crime scene and I do work in the lab gives my books this flavor that otherwise they wouldn't have. Kathy Reichs authenticityautopsybook share on social
My first book was the most successful debut novel in the U.K. ever and every one of my books has reached number one in the U.K. Clearly the British know brilliance when they see it. Kathy Reichs bookbrilliancebritish Change image and share on social
People love to hate the gravedigger. Kathy Reichs gravediggerhatelove Change image and share on social
I was a university professor, I could talk on and on and on. Give me a podium and you have to drag me off with a hook. Kathy Reichs draggivehook Change image and share on social
At first I probably seem very abrupt, but I like efficiency. There's work and there's play, and I always think: 'Let's get the work over with so we can thoroughly enjoy the play.' Kathy Reichs abruptefficiencyenjoy Change image and share on social
