Author: Thomas Perry

Quotes

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 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.

- Thomas Perry

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

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

- Thomas Perry

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

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

- Thomas Perry

Much of what we do in life has a huge component of luck.

Much of what we do in life has a huge component of luck.

- 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.

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 hope to bring Jane Whitefield back before too long.

I do hope to bring Jane Whitefield back before too long.

- Thomas Perry

Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.

Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.

- Thomas Perry

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

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

- Thomas Perry

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