Quotes from Sara Paretsky

I always wrote; my first story was published in the magazine The American Girl when I was 11.

I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likable female private investigator, and that's how VI came to life.

I love to sing. I'm a soprano.

I'm a grandmother, and a mighty proud one.

The best source for finding an agent is called Literary Agents of North America. It's a complete list of agents, not only by name and address, but by type of book they represent and by what their submission criteria are.

The crime novel has always been my favourite genre.

Reviewers said Ghost Country was rich, astonishing and affecting in the way it blended comedy, magic, and a gritty urban realism in a breathtaking ride along Chicago's mean streets.

I had wanted to write Ghost Country for a long time, but it wouldn't work.

You have to be a ruthless editor of your own prose. Over the years, I've learned that the best way to incorporate research into the narrative is to turn it into action.

I spent 10 years as a marketing manager. I've found my experience in the financial world invaluable background for writing about white-collar crimes.

All food starting with p is comfort food: pasta, potato chips, pretzels, peanut butter, pastrami, Pizza, pastry.