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“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.”

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James Rollins

James Rollins is a veterinarian born on August 20, 1961. He has extensive experience in the field of veterinary medicine and has made contributions to animal health and welfare. more

“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.”

“I'm pretty disciplined to keep the momentum of a story going by writing everyday, even if it's only a couple paragraphs or a page or two.”

Ifs Writing Two Stories Couple Pages Everyday Momentum Paragraph

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“Certainly people have a lot tougher situations than I've had to deal with. But I will say we are all dying from the moment we are born. This is not just rehearsal.”

People Moments Born Deals Situation Dying Rehearsal

Author:Michael J. Fox

“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.”

Book Problem Names Fantasy Reader Harder Suspense Genre Typical No Problem Signing Plugs Booksellers

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“With two books a year, I don't have time for writer's block.”

Years Two Book Block Writer's Block

Author:James Rollins

“I don't actually have a one wellspring of inspiration. Though I'm most often inspired while reading - both fiction and nonfiction.”

Inspiration Reading Fiction Inspired Nonfiction Wellspring Fiction And Nonfiction

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“The hope for our nation and our world lies within our ability to innovate and move forward technologically.”

World Moving Lying Nations Ability Moving Forward Our World

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“Fiction writing was in my blood from a very young age, but I never considered writing as a real career. I thought you had to have some literary pedigree to be a successful author, the son of Hemingway or Fitzgerald.”

Writing Real Age Young Fiction Careers Successful Blood Son Young Age Fiction Writing Pedigree

Author:James Rollins

“I am a positive person and do not allow things to get on top of me.”

Persons Positive Person

Author:Jamie Redknapp

“I have always passed the ball and worked on that part of my game.”

Games Balls

Author:Jamie Redknapp

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