Yes, in my books I do edit myself to keep from becoming the Village Explainer. Thomas Perry bookeditexplainer Change image and 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
Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience. Thomas Perry characterchastitydelay 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
What I look for in any character, good or bad, is whether I can hear him speak. If I can imagine him that clearly, then I can write about him. Thomas Perry badcharactergood Change image and share on social
Much of what we do in life has a huge component of luck. Thomas Perry componenthugelife Change image and share on social
Being comfortable isn't the way to learn to expand your abilities. Thomas Perry abilitycomfortableexpand Change image and share on social
It was a lot of fun, and writing a series is comfortable. It's almost like having a secure job. Thomas Perry comfortablefunjob Change image and share on social
