You have to go out of your way as a suspense novelist to find situations where the protagonists are somewhat helpless and in real danger.
Even the most radical Islamic terrorist would not want to see the revered holy city of Medina go up. It would be like losing the Vatican in Rome.
I generally unwind by having dinner with close friends.
I had a very strong desire to be successful at something.
Stephen King once told me he liked my writing. And that was great.
We're all pilgrims on the same journey - but some pilgrims have better road maps.
