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

When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can.
Thomas Perry

I don't have dry seasons, because I don't allow them.
Thomas Perry

It was a lot of fun, and writing a series is comfortable. It's almost like having a secure job.
Thomas Perry

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

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

I do like to explore evil characters in my books.
Thomas Perry

I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in universities - and kept on writing.
Thomas Perry