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 think we did a great job of putting together a program that would have made good e-books available had people been buying e-books in any real numbers. Thomas Perry bookbuygood 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
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
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 don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice. Thomas Perry consciouslymaintainunique 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
