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I never plot out my novels in terms of the tone of the book. Hopefully, once a story is begun it reveals itself.

As a matter of writing philosophy, if there is one, I try not to ever plot a story. I try to write it from the character's point of view and see where it goes.

For me, plot always comes out of character, so I had to be sure of my characters.

I don't like novels that tie everything up in a plot-y way. I always think that's not really true of life, particularly of people in power.

When I begin writing, I have no idea what my novels are ultimately going to be about. I don't have a plot. I never consider a theme. I don't make notes or outlines.

I don't think I'm a natural novelist. Plot is definitely one of my weaker points. I've been working on it a long time, and it's not getting much better.

I get very involved in my characters. Sometimes I have a very hard time separating my characters from my life.