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
If you'll think about various series you've read, can you think of any instance in which, say, the tenth volume of the series is notably better than the first nine? I can't. Thomas Perry haveinstancenotably 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
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
But at the same time, the commonplace statement about them is true: every character is the hero of his own story. Each has a justification for his actions that is convincing to him. It's fun to give these people voices. Thomas Perry actioncharactercommonplace 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 like to explore evil characters in my books. Thomas Perry bookcharacterevil 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
Yes, in my books I do edit myself to keep from becoming the Village Explainer. Thomas Perry bookeditexplainer Change image and share on social
