James Patterson
James Patterson
James Brendan Pattersonis an American author. He is largely known for his novels about fictional psychologist Alex Cross, the protagonist of the Alex Cross series. Patterson also wrote the Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, and Witch and Wizard series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction and romance novels. His books have sold more than 300 million copies and he holds the Guinness World Record for being the first person to sell 1 million e-books...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth22 March 1947
CityNewburgh, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I'm big on having a blistering pace. That's one of the hallmarks of what I do, and that's not easy. I never blow up cars and things like that, so it's something else that keeps the suspense flowing. I try not to write a chapter that isn't going to turn on the movie projector in your head.
I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime.
Max, you're acting like a child, the Voice said. You're above rebelling against your fate just to rebel. You've got a date with destiny. Don't be late." I brushed some hair out of my eyes. Is that a movie quote? Or is it an actual date? I don't remember destiny asking me. I never even gave destiny my phone number.
The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is tha life actually goes on.
She had a lot of hugs to give, but not enough people to give them to.
Because what’s worse than knowing you want something, besides knowing you can never have it?
Basically, I have two speeds.... Hostile or smart-aleck. Your choice.
maybe, beauty, true beauty, is so overwhelming, it goes straight to our hearts.maybe it makes us feel emotions that are locked away inside
Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It's a grain. It's like grits, but with high self-esteem.
I never miss a good chance to shut up
Dreams die hard. And sometimes they don't have to die at all.
Men suck, even imaginary ones
It's been said that love finds you when you're ready.
You see, one of the best things about reading is that you'll always have something to think about when you're not reading.