Thomas Perry Quotations

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.

All writers are mimics, and I'm not interested in picking up somebody else's style or voice.

Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry.

I do try not to spend much time reading in the suspense genre.

I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time.

I do like to explore evil characters in my books.

I don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice.

I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade, because I loved it.

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

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.