I'm definitely in a place where I'm looking for different than what I've done in the past, just so I can go to work and do something I haven't done before.
Every writer hopes his or her book will be its own thing.
I think it's important to recognise that 'The Da Vinci Code' opened up a vast new audience for a general readership interested in historical detective stories and research into history.
I love to cook and I've cooked a lot of Bulgarian food over the years.
I keep telling myself I should try very hard to write a novel of about 210 pages. . . I don't seem to be capable of it, but I keep hoping it will happen.
I wasn't brought up to be dazzled by money or fame.
For me, Dracula has always been associated with travel and beautiful historical places.
It might drive some people crazy, living like this, but the quiet keeps me company.
What ails the truth is that it is mainly uncomfortable, and often dull. The human mind seeks something more amusing, and more caressing.
Ben's tongue is like sunscreen. . . It's good for your health and should be applied liberally.
I would like to sing the theme tune of a big film - something like 'Titanic.