In morals what begins in fear usually ends in wickedness; in religion what begins in fear usually ends in fanaticism. Fear, either as a principle or a motive, is the beginning of all evil.
With each book I write, I become more and more convinced that the books have a life of their own, quite apart from me.
Naturally, when one makes progressive steps, there may be some who see it as a betrayal of their goals and interests.