Definition of a Good Writer

I arranged a dinner for Papa Lai and his favorite writer, Kamran Pasha ("Shadow of the Swords"; "Mother of the Believers") during our visit to Southern California.  Papa Lai and Kamran engaged in a lively religious/historical discussion and Mama Lai listened to their discourse wide-eyed.  Mama Lai has been hearing Papa Lai gush about Kamran's writing for months.

When we get back to the car, Mama Lai turns to me and says

"Wow, he is really an impressive person. You know...he's a really great writer.  His book has so many words and no pictures."