I'm opposed to censorship of any kind, especially by government. But it's plain common sense that producers should target their product with some kind of sensitivity. Lee Child censorshipcommongovernment Change image and share on social
The key to thrillers is vicarious pleasure. Lee Child keypleasurethriller Change image and share on social
So long as readers keep reading and my publishers keep publishing, I plan to keep on writing. I'd have to be an idiot to be burnt-out in this job. Lee Child burnidiotjob Change image and share on social
There is nothing wrong with just telling the story. Lee Child storytellwrong Change image and share on social
It's a tough case and the first time Reacher needs to recruit somebody to help him out. He uses a woman he knew in the army she's a fascinating character. Lee Child armycasecharacter Change image and share on social
I had been coming to America very frequently for many, many years, so I had plenty of exposure - and maybe the best kind of exposure, because I think first impressions are very important. Maybe I notice stuff that is just subliminal to people who live here all the time. Lee Child americacomeexposure share on social
Practically any Western has a homesteader in trouble, and a mysterious rider shows up off the range, solves the problem over two or three days, and then rides off into the sunset. Lee Child dayhomesteadermysterious Change image and share on social
So, how to stay inside the world of entertainment without actually getting another job? I felt the only logical answer was to become a novelist. So I wrote the first book - driven by some very real feelings of desperation - and it worked. Lee Child answerbookdesperation share on social
I have three desks. One empty for paperwork, one for the internet and email, and one for the writing computer. Lee Child computerdeskemail Change image and share on social
For me the end of a book is just as exciting as it is for a reader. Lee Child bookendexcit Change image and share on social