The characters you refer to as predatory and unsavory are useful. They're the ones who make a novel into a thriller. They're active, and most of the common virtues, the signs of a good person, are not. Thomas Perry activecharactercommon share on social
I do like to explore evil characters in my books. Thomas Perry bookcharacterevil Change image and share on social
Once you have invented a character with three dimensions and a voice, you begin to realize that some of the things you'd like him to do to further your plot are things that such a person wouldn't, or couldn't, do. Thomas Perry begincharacterdimension share on social
I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade, because I loved it. Thomas Perry eighthfictiongrade Change image and share on social
I do try not to spend much time reading in the suspense genre. Thomas Perry genrereadspend Change image and share on social
I do have to earn a living, so I'm conscious of probable reactions from readers, but the most important one is still the awareness that if I'm not enjoying a story, the reader won't either. Thomas Perry awarenessconsciousearn 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
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
