Writing that's not working for a living.

New Orleans life is such a night life. The thing that comes up very often is that our day essentially doesn’t start until midnight or 2 in the morning.

I’ve had a five- or six-year down-spell as a writer, and now that most of the other contracts are cleared or down to the last book, I have a chance to do what I want to do – specifically, something set in New Orleans.

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette.

C’mon kid. Think a minute, even if it hurts.

When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, ‘Cheer up, things could be worse.’ And sure enough, they get worse.

When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance."- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death

To Serve and Protect..."- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets

Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.

Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate.