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I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block.

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If you have a craftsman's command of the language and basic writing techniques you'll be able to write - as long as you know what you want to say.

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Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you're not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming.

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The recent fascination, I think, reflects the shift in approach by law enforcement officials to embrace technology as wholeheartedly as the rest of the world.

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My books are primarily plot driven but the best plot in the world is useless if you don't populate them with characters that readers can care about.

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So I work hard to present the human side of my characters while not neglecting the plot.

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Ideally, I like to integrate the human issues into the suspense story itself.

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In suspense novels even subplots about relationships have to have conflict.

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It means working harder to do the research but I don't really mind - I don't think I have what it takes to chase criminals through back alleys and wade through blood at crime scenes.

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Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: May 6th, 1950

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