Ken Follett has sold more than 170 million copies of his books worldwide, making him one of the most successful novelists working today. But his books aren't just bestsellers; they're masterful works of historical fiction. I count Pillars of the Earth as one of my favorite books of all time—and I'm not alone. Now Follett's written a prequel to that book called The Evening and the Morning. In this episode, he talks about the three-year process researching, writing, and rewriting the book, offering his sage advice to all aspiring novelists.