Part of the fun of writing is having messages. Without them, it's all gunfights and car chases, and none of it means anything. Marcus Sakey carchasefun Change image and share on social
For me, the best moments in storytelling are the ones where I feel I'm discovering something. Marcus Sakey discoverfeelmoment Change image and share on social
As an author, it's a strange process to watch your novel turned into a movie. It's tremendously exciting but somewhat voyeuristic; after all, novelists are rarely involved in the process. Marcus Sakey authorexcitinvolve Change image and share on social
The notion of a writer sitting in a library doing research isn't what I want. The research I love doing isn't found in a book. It's what it feels like to rappel down the side of a building; to train with a SWAT team; to hold a human brain in your hands; or to dive for pirate treasure. Those are things I've done to research my stories. Marcus Sakey bookbrainbuild share on social
I like really sharp flavors, and I like contrasts. Something sweet and sour at the same time is a big win. Marcus Sakey bigcontrastflavor Change image and share on social
Honestly, I don't focus on what my writing is called. I don't mean to sound artsy and pretentious, I just really can't think of things in that way. For me, the point is telling a story that keeps people up past bedtime, while hopefully exploring ideas that resonate. Marcus Sakey artsybedtimecall share on social
For me, one of the hallmarks of a really great book is that I'm seeing it in my head while I'm reading. Marcus Sakey bookgreathallmark Change image and share on social
I still miss my first car. Not a glamorous ride, but I must've put 60,000 miles in road trips on that thing. Marcus Sakey 000carglamorous Change image and share on social
One of the things that I love about crime novels is that you can turn the volume all the way up. If I can make somebody blow their subway stop, I win. Marcus Sakey blowcrimelove Change image and share on social
I do wish that reviews were less like book reports. There was an era when reviewers had something to say about a book: when they painted context and drew conclusions. Many reviews these days are little more than plot summary. Marcus Sakey bookconclusioncontext share on social