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
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
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
I do try not to spend much time reading in the suspense genre. Thomas Perry genrereadspend 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
When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can. Thomas Perry bookmakewrite 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
I don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice. Thomas Perry consciouslymaintainunique 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
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
