Were there stories I wrote along the way that were terrible clinkers? God, yes. But they were all a product of their time, and I did the best I could.
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It all depends on which side of the desk you're sitting on.
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Lord of the Rings, I think, is far and away the most brilliantly done stuff.
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The bottom line always remains the same: What is the basic humanity of the character? How do I make them resonate with the reader?
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Art is always in the eyes of the beholder. Only posterity has the right to point out our mistakes.
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I think there's something inherently dishonest in trying to go back and mess with the past.
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I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach.
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I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.
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I've never sat down and thought about the difference between plot and theme. To me, that's never been important.
