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My books fall in the wobbly middle between historical fiction and historical romance.

I'm not a great reader of historical fiction; it's not my favourite genre.

As was the case in 'Darth Plagueis' - even going back as far as 'Cloak of Deception' - I was well aware that I was writing what used to be called 'men's adventure' fiction.

I really hate the term 'historical novel' - it reminds me of bodice-rippers. But I'm hooked on research, and I really, really enjoy it.

One thing I like about historical fiction is that I'm not constantly focusing on me, or people like me; you're obliged to concentrate on lives that are completely other than your own.

I don't read a great deal of fiction, to my shame, other than the classics.

I try not to think about the trope or whether or not my books are like 'Fifty' or 'Crossfire' or any other series.

I've always been drawn to historical fiction.