Why writers shouldn't leave the house

SinceI'm between booksand waiting for final revisions on The Badlingsfrom darling Sarah Liu, my editor, Ihave decided to go on a little adventure. In other words, I took my sorry ass out of the house. I didn't have to, but I thought it would be nice. I had it all planned. I thought I wouldread House ofLeaveswhile on the bus (enjoying the fuck out of it, by the way) while on my way tothe bank to deposit a check, the treasure of $11 I got from some company for some settlement for something. I...