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Kate Morton, born in 1976, is an acclaimed Australian author known for her intricate family histories and emotional storytelling.

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“It'll be a change," says Marcus. "Something different." "Not a mystery." Marcus laughs. "No. Not a mystery. Just a nice safe history." Ah, my darling. But there is no such thing.”

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Book:The House at Riverton

Source: The House at Riverton

“No two people will ever see or feel things in the same way, Merry. The challenge is to be truthful when you write. Don't approximate. Don't settle for the easiest combination of words. Go searching instead for those that explain exactly what you think. What you feel.”

People Thinking Way Feels Writing Two Challenges Combination Settling Truthful Merry Being Truthful

Book:The Distant Hours: A Novel

Source: The Distant Hours: A Novel

“I write what I'd like to read and just hope that, along the way, others might like to read them, too.”

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“I love the structural part of the writing process.”

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“I simply love writing good stories, that's my passion.”

Writing Stories Passion My Passion Good Story Simply Love

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“People might think writing is a hard business, but it's nowhere near acting.”

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“Some say I'm an overnight success. Well, that was a very long night that lasted about 10 years. But while I do, of course, now feel the pressure having had books that have been very successful, I just know I have to concentrate on writing for myself. I can't worry about genres or markets or what might be commercial or not. That never works.”

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Author:Kate Morton

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Born: 1976
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