Being a Southerner, I'm interested in sex, violence, religion and all the things that make life interesting.

As a Southerner, I love obstacles for my characters.

I think being a woman and writing frankly about violence has gotten me some attention, and as someone who wants people to read my books, I can't complain about that attention, but it does puzzle me that this is something reviewers focus on.

I think some people are good at being alone, and some people aren't, and as a child, I really liked it.

I never felt isolated; I just liked being alone. I think that some people are good at being alone, and some people aren't, and as a child, I really liked it.

Prosecutors and public defenders deserve to make a living wage.