I keep saying my books don't have superheroes. They have ordinary people in extraordinary situations.
If you are careful about the content and writing style, readers will not feel that you are in a hurry.
If you have sold the film rights to somebody, take your money and leave. If the producers need you, they will call you. But you have to be careful about who you are selling your book to, and ensure that it is not tampered with.
An author needs to be in the market. He or she needs to come out with a new book every year. That keeps you alive in the public mind and gives a push to your older books.
Books marketing has moved from the review culture to a preview culture.
The distribution might which Penguin brought to the table and the stature they gave me as an author is unparalleled.