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Research, AI and Historical Fiction
For the past eleven months, I’ve been hibernating in my study, working on the latest draft of my second book. I’ve immersed myself in the contrasting worlds of fin-de-siècle Vienna and post-World War I London, crafting a dual timeline story that explores the life and art of Gustav Klimt, and follows two women searching for where they belong.
I write slowly when creating a new story. Thankfully, my
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“I have learnt to hide my true feelings behind a mask of obedience, and sometimes feigned ignorance. It has become a part of my nature, allowing my thoughts to remain my own even if my actions, words and demeanour are often at the command of others. Don’t we all wear masks, either to protect ourselves or to deceive others?”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“Whenever she anticipated this moment, she imagined feeling euphoric, giddy with excitement. But she is calm, serene.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“He wanted to relive the anguish of yesteryear, while I wanted to brush such painful memories aside.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“Knowledge is a privilege we can nurture ourselves. It will help you withstand whatever comes your way in life.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“It is admirable to seek knowledge at such a young age. Learn as much as you can.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“I wrapped my arms around myself, wishing I could shrink into a ball of wool and roll under the table, to lie forgotten amongst canvas scraps and charcoal stubs.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“Like the linen press or a crate of goblets, I was to be bundled up and shipped to a new destination, my cries of frustration ignored. I was a chattel, to be stuffed in a crate and muffled with wood shavings.”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
“I have learnt to hide my true feelings behind a mask of obedience, and sometimes feigned ignorance. It has become a part of my nature, allowing my thoughts to remain my own even if my actions, words and demeanour are often at the command of others. Don’t we all wear masks, either to protect ourselves or to deceive others?”
― The Engraver's Secret
― The Engraver's Secret
