How long it takes to write a book depends on its length.

I wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember.

In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.

Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you can.

I now have to find a reason to write, every single day.

Even if you only want to write science fiction, you should also read mysteries, poetry, mainstream literature, history, biography, philosophy, and science.