I have heard he would write entire books out on index cards and then rearrange them as part of his creative process. I love that. Apparently Vera (his wife and

I have heard he would write entire books out on index cards and then rearrange them as part of his creative process. I love that. Apparently Vera (his wife and editor) would carry a handgun in her purse to protect them on their travels. My wife recites this fact often.