In a new interview with Steve Tompkins, he commented briefly on his work schedule, as well as Director Guillermo Del Toro:

Too many of my waking hours are given over to thinking about the Hobbit films due in December of 2011 and December of 2012; no sooner is my attention directed elsewhere than the voluble and value-adding Guillermo del Toro is interviewed again and — sproing! – my thoughts ricochet back to the movies he’s about to make.”

Thanks to The One Ring for the tip!