I know that all cops are not sterling characters. But you have to have someone to root for. I balance it with rotten cops who will take a bribe, who will beat somebody up. Evan Hunter balancebeatbribe Change image and share on social
Changing writing styles is like an actor taking on a different part. Evan Hunter actorchangepart Change image and share on social
Depending on what I'm working on, I come to the writing desk with entirely different mindsets. When I change form one to the other, it's as if another writer is on the scene. Evan Hunter changedependdesk Change image and share on social
I've never been a cop nor hope to be a cop, thanks. Evan Hunter cophavehope Change image and share on social
I began using pseudonyms early in my career, when I was being paid a quarter a cent a word for my work, and when I had to write a lot to earn a living. Sometimes I had three or four stories in a single magazine without the editor knowing they were all by me. Evan Hunter begincareercent share on social
I have a book coming out in September, for example, where the plot concerns counterfeiting, and I had to do a lot of research on that. Or on any legal matters, for example, I have to do a lot of research online. Evan Hunter bookcomeconcern share on social
I never take ideas from the headlines. I feel that if a story is good enough, a real story that is, then it's already been covered by the media, and if it's not good enough, why would I want to bother with it? Evan Hunter bothercoverfeel share on social
I would certainly never suggest that any lesbian should be ashamed of her sexual preference. Evan Hunter ashamedlesbianpreference Change image and share on social
I wanted to be an artist. I was studying art. I wanted to be a great painter. When I went into the Navy, there wasn't much to draw at sea. So I began writing, and I began reading a lot. Evan Hunter artartistbegin Change image and share on social
I enjoy what I do every minute of the day, even when the going gets tough. When I first began writing, I used to work at a desk in the bedroom, of a small development house. My three sons all under the age of 3 would come running in and out of the room every minute. Evan Hunter agebedroombegin share on social