Like many readers, I am continually in search of books that allow me to lose myself in an entirely unique universe.

As a novelist, I remain interested in the notion of a single reckless act and its consequences.

I love working alone. Crave it, in fact. I feel truly alive then.

WWI is a romantic war, in all senses of the word. An entire generation of men and women left the comforts of Edwardian life to travel bravely, and sometimes even jauntily, to almost certain death. At the very least, any story or novel about WWI is about innocence shattered in the face of experience.

Most Americans are fiscally conservative and socially liberal. I'm advocating a balanced budget. But along with that, look, there should be gay marriage equality. A woman should have the right to choose. Let's not build a fence across the border.

I don't think I could have a genuine relationship with someone who didn't love to travel and appreciate new foods. Traveling is a big part of my life, and I want to share that with the people close to me.

I always wanted to be a teacher. I went to school to be a teacher. And I've always, you know, had this sort of romantic idea about it. But I'm worried about - I'm worried about education.

My biggest regret in life - well, one of them - is that I wasn't muskie fishing from '92 to '96 when I was not married.