I think writers need windows on a view to remind them that a whole world is out there, not the minutiae with which they might be dealing on a close scale.

I think the Internet, particularly the availability of information, is great. I do a lot of correspondence on-line and have a chat line to talk to my fans as well.

I think everything we do, on one level or another, as writers, most of our writing is informed by our world view.

I wouldn't encourage new writers to start off publishing through electronic media... it still isn't wide enough for the readership they would need to get a good start.

I don't often reread my own books, unless I am going into another in the series and need to refresh my mood when originating the concept.

I think well-read people - the world is open to them.