I Love Being Single. It's Almost Like

Of The First Seven Novels I Wrote, Numbers Four And Five Were Published. Numbers One, Two, Three, Six, And Seven, Have Never Seen The Light Of Day... And Rightly So.

My Father Taught Me To Love Detective Fiction Writers Such As Raymond Chandler. When I Decided To Have A Hard-boiled Detective Series I Did A Lot Of Studying Before I Wrote The First Book. I Learned Police Procedure, The California Criminal Law, And Many Areas Outside My Expertise.

Sometimes I Wonder What The Difference Is Between Being Cautious And Being Dead.

If Your Mind Isn't Open, Keep Your Mouth Shut Too.

The Critical Lessons In Life Hold Sway Whether You Like It Or Not.