I always have one or two, sometimes more, Navajo or other tribes cultural elements in mind when I start a plot. In Thief of Time, I wanted to make readers aware of Navajo attitude toward the dead, respect for burial sites. – Tony Hillerman
A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent dont ever develop that attitude, and the ones who arent blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. – Tom Brady
