You have very accurately described the difficulty of presenting my books on film: many of my characters are alone most of the time, and when they do talk, what they say is mostly lies. That can make for a pretty confusing film. Thomas Perry accuratelybookcharacter share on social
I do like to explore evil characters in my books. Thomas Perry bookcharacterevil Change image and share on social
It's important, I think, for a writer of fiction to maintain an awareness of the pace and shape of the book as he's writing it. That is, he should be making an object, not chattering. Thomas Perry awarenessbookchatter Change image and share on social
Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry. Thomas Perry contraryfilmforce Change image and share on social
I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in universities - and kept on writing. Thomas Perry holdjobnotably Change image and share on social
All writers are mimics, and I'm not interested in picking up somebody else's style or voice. Thomas Perry interestmimicpick Change image and share on social
I don't have dry seasons, because I don't allow them. Thomas Perry seasonspin-dry Change image and share on social
I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time. Thomas Perry figuregoodhave Change image and share on social
I don't think the problem is that people don't read enough mystery books, but that people don't read. Thomas Perry bookmysterypeople Change image and share on social
I do hope to bring Jane Whitefield back before too long. Thomas Perry backbringhope Change image and share on social
