Thriller novelists get asked - berated, sometimes - about whether their work glorifies bad behavior, even, exploits human tragedy for entertainment. M. J. Rose askbadbehavior Change image and share on social
When I sit down to write, I know everything I need to know... I start writing, and within 30 seconds or 60 seconds, I'm watching a movie. I'm not making this stuff up; the characters are acting it out,and I'm just writing it down. M. J. Rose actcharactermake share on social
Buy other authors' books when you go to their events. Even if you aren't going to read it. Even if you are going to give it away. Even if you aren't interested. Not just for the author but for the bookstore. It's karma and just plain good manners. M. J. Rose authorbookbookstore share on social
I think the most important thing we as writers can do is figure out how we define what success will mean to us and focus on that. M. J. Rose definefigurefocus Change image and share on social
I've always been fascinated by the concept of reincarnation. I learned that many brilliant people were interested in reincarnation, including Carl Jung. I'm a big Jungian. So I began writing novels involving theories integrating past and present, even if the past element in the novel took place 500 or 1,000 years ago. M. J. Rose 000agobegin share on social
Sales don't always have anything to do with good or brilliant or original. Sales are about appeal. M. J. Rose appealbrilliantgood Change image and share on social
I placed my new novel, 'The Book of Lost Fragrances', in Paris, knowing it would be a challenge. But the book belonged in the city that is one of the greatest perfume capitals of the world and has been since for more than three centuries. M. J. Rose belongbookcapital share on social
Don't use your advance to buy an antique sports car, diamonds by the yard, or a bottle of wine from Thomas Jefferson's cellar instead of investing in your book. M. J. Rose advanceantiquebook Change image and share on social