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Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'.

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“Read like mad. But try to do it analytically - which can be hard, because the better and more compelling a novel is, the less conscious you will be of its devices. It's worth trying to figure those devices out, however: they might come in useful in your own work.”

Writing Trying Hard Might Novel Figures Conscious Mad Devices Compelling

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“I felt that thread that had come between us, tugging, tugging at my heart - so hard, it hurt me. A hundred times I almost rose, almost went in to her; a hundred times I thought, Go to her! Why are you waiting? Go back to her side! But every time, I thought of what would happen if I did. I knew that I couldn't lie beside her, without wanting to touch her. I couldn't have felt her breath upon my mouth, without wanting to kiss her. And I couldn't have kissed her, without wanting to save her.”

Ifs Heart Hard Happens Lying Felt Waiting Sides Hurt My Heart Kissing Mouths Hundred Breaths Rose Thread It Hurts Hurt Me Tugging

Book:Fingersmith

Source: Fingersmith

“Weep all the artful tears you like. You shall never make my hard heart the softer.”

Heart Hard Tears Like You

Book:Fingersmith

Source: Fingersmith

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Born: July 21, 1966
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 84

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