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 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
If I don't have a project going, I sit down and begin to write something - a character sketch, a monologue, a description of some sight, or even just a list of ideas. Thomas Perry begincharacterdescription 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
There are days when I intentionally don't write. For instance, I never write when I'm traveling, because travel is a situation where I can learn more by looking and listening than by working. Thomas Perry dayinstanceintentionally Change image and share on social
When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can. Thomas Perry bookmakewrite 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
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
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
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
