“When you write the first book of a series, you do have to be careful w...” — Martha Grimes Quote

“When you write the first book of a series, you do have to be careful what you put in because then you are stuck with it.”

“In Baltimore, I was walking with a friend who was playing at a pub he kept referring to as the Horse. But when I saw the sign 'The Horse You Came In On' - I thought, 'My God.' I had no intention of ever setting a Jury novel in the U.S., but when I saw that, I thought, 'That's it.' The names are very important.”

“My black cat was named Blackie.”

“I try to be careful how much I sing about the suburban house or whatever.”

“Defenders must be careful yet decisive when taking action.”

“You have to be careful that you're not too involved in so much social media that you miss out on real life.”