It ain't always rocket science, sometimes a door is just a door. James Rollins More Quotes by James Rollins More Quotes From James Rollins I read anything I could get my hands on: science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers. I even became hooked on the Bantam reprints of the old pulp novels from thirties and forties: Doc Savage, The Shadow, The Avenger. James Rollins savagesshadowhands 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. James Rollins writinganimalbook 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. James Rollins writingdoorsbook For some reason, some of my best solutions and ideas are triggered in those dark theaters, usually totally unrelated to what's going on onscreen. I also enjoy hiking in the foothills and mountains close to Sacramento. I always have to bring a pen and paper to jot down sudden thoughts and ideas. So inspiration arises from countless sources. James Rollins inspirationdarkideas They wanted them to look like the Gods. God doesn't look like this. James Rollins wantedlooks The truth is often one's best shield. James Rollins shieldstruth-is Wringin' your hands only stops you from rollin' up your sleeves. James Rollins sleeveshands Gray imagined Kat scolding her husband in an operatic duet that has been going on between husbands and wives for ages, that eternal mix of exasperation and love." -- James Rollins James Rollins wifehusbandage Andy Harp's RETRIBUTION is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest. Put this novel on your must-read list-anything by Harp is now on mine. James Rollins listsblowtoday Growing up with three brothers and three sisters, I was the storyteller of the family... what my mother called 'The Liar.' James Rollins growing-upbrothermother I subscribe to National Geographic, Scientific American, Discover, and a slew of other magazines. And it is while reading articles for pleasure and interest that an interesting What if? will pop into my head. James Rollins what-ifreadinginteresting When someone is always looking over their shoulder, they're more likely to trip. James Rollins shoulders With two books a year, I don't have time for writer's block. James Rollins blockbookyears 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. James Rollins suspensenamesbook 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. James Rollins couplewritingtwo I think the worst and most insidious procrastination for me is research. I will be looking for some bit of fact or figure to include in the novel, and before I know, I've wasted an entire morning delving into that subject matter without a word written. James Rollins procrastinationmorningthinking I started writing short stories. I tried writing horror, mystery, science fiction. I joined a little critique group here in town and ran my stories past them. After about three years, I tackled my first novel, Subterranean. It took me 11 months to write. James Rollins shortmesciencepast I don't actually have a one wellspring of inspiration. Though I'm most often inspired while reading - both fiction and nonfiction. I subscribe to National Geographic, Scientific American, Discover, and a slew of other magazines. And it is while reading articles for pleasure and interest that an interesting 'What if?' will pop into my head. James Rollins willpleasureinspirationreading
