As a man and a writer I have come to believe in the power of story. Stories enable us to heal ourselves. Stories give us a chance to do high play in fantasy. What I love about story is not what it means but what it is. How the tale swings forth, how its characters do their dance, how its world looks and feels.
Critics say they want novels to have something serious to say.
I like stories that speak not only to the intellect but to the senses, the emotions, the imagination, and the spirit. What I like most is the pure, delightful illusion of being in the author's imaginary world. I hope my stories give these pleasures.