Medicine is probably one of the best backgrounds for a writer to find stories. I always think cops and docs have the best background because we see so much of human behavior, such a range of human emotions. Tess Gerritsen find story writer share on social
My mother is an immigrant from China, and she filled my head with stories about ghosts and fighting monks in China, so the world of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' was a very familiar one. Tess Gerritsen world head monk Change image and share on social
The hardest part of writing is the first draft, and the closer you get to your deadline, the messier your workspace becomes - but that's the same with any creative outlet. Tess Gerritsen close workspace creative Change image and share on social
I organise jam sessions every month. We have an open session, so everyone knows about it, and we can get as many as 30 people showing up at the house. Somebody will play a tune, and everyone will pick up on it. My best friends are all musicians. Tess Gerritsen jam people play share on social
Fans are always asking me where I get my ideas from. The answer is that I'm very curious, and I get inspiration from everywhere. I read the newspapers voraciously, so I know what's going on in real crime. I pay attention to the strange stories people tell me, and I also read a lot of scientific and forensic journals. Tess Gerritsen people voraciously lot share on social
I was always meant to be a writer. I've felt that way since I was a child. Tess Gerritsen mean felt child Change image and share on social
I'm trained in science, believe in logic, and like to think there's an explanation for everything. And I'm truly not really at ease with other people. Tess Gerritsen science train logic Change image and share on social
Even if I never sold another book, I'd keep writing, because the stories are here, in my head. Stories that just need to be told. I love watching a plot unfold, and feeling the surprise when the unexpected happens. Tess Gerritsen unexpect story head share on social
The hunting of monsters is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it for those who feel bound by such trivial doctrines as law or national borders. Tess Gerritsen feel bind hunt Change image and share on social
One of the best Christmas presents I ever got was the globe that I now keep right beside my desk. Tess Gerritsen christmas desk present Change image and share on social