When I begin a book, I inevitably discover many things along the way, about the characters, their past histories and the political intrigues that surround them. This discovery process is vital, and I would not prejudice it by deciding too much in advance.

当我开始写一本书的时候，我不可避免地会发现很多东西，关于人物、他们过去的历史以及围绕他们的政治阴谋。这个发现过程是至关重要的，我不会因为事先做了太多决定而影响它。