James Rollins's Profile
Brief about James Rollins: By info that we know James Rollins was born at 1961-08-20. And also James Rollins is American Author.
Some James Rollins's quotes. Goto "James Rollins's quotation" section for more.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.
Tags: Fact, Matter, MorningGenerally, 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.
Tags: Book, Reason, WritingGrowing up with three brothers and three sisters, I was the storyteller of the family... what my mother called 'The Liar.'
Tags: Family, Liar, MotherI don't actually have a one wellspring of inspiration. Though I'm most often inspired while reading - both fiction and nonfiction.
Tags: Inspired, Often, WhileI'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.
Tags: Keep, Pretty, WritingThe hope for our nation and our world lies within our ability to innovate and move forward technologically.
Tags: Forward, Hope, NationFiction writing was in my blood from a very young age, but I never considered writing as a real career. I thought you had to have some literary pedigree to be a successful author, the son of Hemingway or Fitzgerald.
Tags: Age, Successful, WritingFor 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.
Tags: Best, Enjoy, ThoughtsI do have an office where about 70 percent of my writing gets done, but sometimes it does get a bit stir-crazy to be cooped up in there, so I'll grab my laptop and write somewhere else: another room in the house, out on the patio, or even Heaven-forbid, a trip to Starbucks. But I also write on the road.
Tags: Done, Sometimes, WritingI 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.
Tags: American, Often, WhileI 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.
Tags: Past, Science, WritingI 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.
Tags: American, Reading, WhileI 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.
Tags: Happy, Help, TimeI'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.
Tags: Become, Book, ProblemThe turning point was when I hit my 30th birthday. I thought, if really want to write, it's time to start. I picked up the book How to Write a Novel in 90 Days. The author said to just write three pages a day, and I figured, I can do this. I never got past Page 3 of that book.
Tags: Birthday, Past, TimeWhenever I start a novel, I'm always looking for two things: a bit of science that makes me go 'what if?' and a piece of history that ends in a question mark.
Tags: History, Science, StartConsumer electronics is a challenging one.
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