“Generally, if you preface an interview request with, 'I'm an author writing a book,' for some reason, that seems to open a lot of doors.” IfsWritingBookReasonSeemsDoorsInterviewsRequestWriting A Book Author:James Rollins
“I wrote for years before I was ever published, and I don't think I could ever stop. That said, I was also a veterinarian before I sold my first book, and I still volunteer my time to help with animal welfare causes. So that is a career I would be happy to return to - while still secretly writing strange stories back in my doctor's office.” ThinkingWritingYearsFirstsSaidStillsBookHelpingStoriesWould BeCausesAnimalCareersStrangeReturnOfficeDoctorsWelfareMy TimeVolunteerAnimal WelfareVeterinarianStrange Stories Author:James Rollins
“I've mis-signed many a book Rollins or Clemens. My readers quickly become aware. Booksellers will often promote me under both names, and I do plug both at signings. Generally, the fantasy reader has no problem going into the suspense genre. It's harder for the typical suspense reader to go the other direction.” BookProblemNamesFantasyReaderHarderSuspenseGenreTypicalNo ProblemSigningPlugsBooksellers Author:James Rollins
“With two books a year, I don't have time for writer's block.” YearsTwoBookBlockWriter's Block Author:James Rollins
“The turning point was when I hit my 30th birthday. I thought, if really want to write, it's time to start. I picked up the book How to Write a Novel in 90 Days. The author said to just write three pages a day, and I figured, I can do this. I never got past Page 3 of that book.” IfsWantWritingSaidI CanBookPastThreeCan DoNovelPagesBirthdayTurning PointsI Can Do This30th Birthday Author:James Rollins
