I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions read more

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

On reforms, the decision has been taken and broad outlines drawn but they now need to be activated ... the read more

On reforms, the decision has been taken and broad outlines drawn but they now need to be activated ... the speech should be comprehensive and positive on domestic issues,

Do we want a nominee who's propped up [by] the process, or a nominee who can beat George Bush? We read more

Do we want a nominee who's propped up [by] the process, or a nominee who can beat George Bush? We realize we're flying into a headwind created by the process. But what makes this such a great story is he's still aloft going into that headwind.

I?m just tired. That was rough. Those last 10 seconds were a lifetime, as usual against Michigan State.

I?m just tired. That was rough. Those last 10 seconds were a lifetime, as usual against Michigan State.

We have achieved our leadership position in the teleservices industry by committing to continual development and improvement of our service read more

We have achieved our leadership position in the teleservices industry by committing to continual development and improvement of our service offerings, as well as the quality of our call center agents. This recognition is a well-earned compliment to our knowledgeable and helpful customer care agents.

My illness has taught me something about the nature of humanity, love, brotherhood and relationships that I never understood, and read more

My illness has taught me something about the nature of humanity, love, brotherhood and relationships that I never understood, and probably never would have. So, from that standpoint, there is some truth and good in everything.

It was a private conversation between myself and another elected official, and that's the end of it. We can work read more

It was a private conversation between myself and another elected official, and that's the end of it. We can work on other issues.

We noticed that. But we've got to take care of this game (George Mason) first.

We noticed that. But we've got to take care of this game (George Mason) first.