When asked, "How do you write?" I invariably answer, "one word at a time.

“They're animals, all right. But why are you so goddam sure that makes us human …”

“hair Butch waxed so heavily that it seemed to scream up from his skull.”

“Good writing is often about letting go of fear and affectation.”

“Disquiet and desire. What you want and what you're scared to try for. Where you…”