If you like fiction that is based on true facts, and not only takes you to different parts of the world, to different time periods and also makes you meet interesting people—then you have come to the right place.
Research is, of course, very important for me every time I get an idea for a new novel. I also immensely enjoy doing it. But it’s a little like adding spices to your cooking. The aim in doing research is to achieve a happy medium. Too much is not good. Too little isn’t good either.
The Joys of Writing 