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I really just compete against myself. I look at my previous material and try to surpass what I've done.

I just like to keep challenging myself, keep it varied. It's a craft, and I'm constantly trying to learn and get better at it.

I just want to keep challenging myself and keep, like, trying new things.

As soon as I hear the word 'competition' I get serious and start doing everything that I can do.

I try to create a challenge for myself in each book. And sometimes, believe me, I just kick myself afterwards, and say, 'Why on earth did you ever attempt this, you idiot!' But I'm always better for the experience.

If I'm writing and a chapter isn't coming, I just move ahead.

Each novel is harder than its predecessor because I must work harder at not repeating myself. However, I enjoy the challenge. This is the greatest job in the world.

Sometimes it's hard to start, but once it gets going, once you reach the tipping point - usually between chapter seven and nine - then it's like hanging onto a large snowball as it hurtles downhill.

The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I'm planning to test my own boundaries.

Each new book is a tremendous challenge.