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I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful, is preserved, by the term of Natural Selection.

Evolution thus is merely contingent on certain processes articulated by Darwin: variation and selection.

I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. 'Less is more' remains my mantra.

Yeah, it's more like playing what you think is appropriate for the moment. It's not about trying to force any particular style within the parameters - and the parameters we play in are pretty large!

Less really is more. It's a tendency of beginning writers to want to prove what they're talking about by going too far with description. I think you've got to keep it short, crisp and clean.

All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.

I think doing variations on a classical theme is a dangerous thing to do.

The more varied the characters, the better, as far as I'm concerned.

Being varied is something I do instinctively and naturally. I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

There is no such thing as a natural fit between form and content. Seamless elegance would be tantamount to erasure.