I've always been fascinated by the Gold Coast. The homes themselves are spectacular, unlike anything you'll see other than in Newport, Bar Harbor or Palm Beach. It's a very special area that, because of local demographics, is not going to survive much longer.
From Nelson DeMille
There are a lot of books about the passing of the English aristocracy, but the vast majority of Long Islanders don't understand their own backyard. It's a private preserve.
I used the pen name because I knew I wanted to write better novels under my own name someday.
Stephen King once told me he liked my writing. And that was great.
I thought to myself, what is everyone's worst fear? Nuclear terrorism in America.
I had a very strong desire to be successful at something.
I read 'Time', 'Newsweek' and 'The Economist'.
The world has gotten smaller and more accessible since I first started writing in the 70's.
You have to go out of your way as a suspense novelist to find situations where the protagonists are somewhat helpless and in real danger.
There is no terra incognito left.
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