Sensory Researchįor this novel, I travelled to Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore and visited some excellent museums that provided valuable information about every day artifacts, clothing and rituals. The Feng Shui Handbook, A Practical Guide to Chinese Geomancy and Environmental Harmony by Derek Walters (Thorsons). The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui by Lillian Too (Element). I used a number of books to explore the intriguing art of Feng Shui, including: Flying Star Feng Shui for the Master Practitioner by Lillian Too (Element). My main source of information about the world of the Chinese eunuchs was the very thorough Chinese Eunuchs, The Structure of Intimate Politics by Taisuke Mitamura (Charles E. What a fascinating (and slightly gruesome) subject. That can mean anything from going to a local Tai Chi class, cooking a new Chinese dish, or travelling all the way to Japan to walk through the temples and gardens. Alongside my reading, I also do empirical research to help me fully create my world using vivid sesory detail. A great deal of the information I collect doesn’t make it into the book, but it sits in me as a springboard for my imagination. I start to gather as much information as I can, then follow the research road to wherever it may lead.
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