Quote by Colleen McCullough

In The Touch, the love scenes are the same as they were in The Thorn Birds or anything else I've ever written. I find a way of saying that either it was heaven or hell but in a way that still leaves room for the reader to use their own imagination.

In The Touch, the love scenes are the same as they were in T

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In this quote, the author highlights their approach to depicting love scenes in their writings, specifically in the novel "The Touch". They highlight that their portrayal of love is not confined to a singular depiction but instead, they provide a description that allows readers to interpret it in their own unique way. By creating an ambiguous narrative, the author leaves space for the readers' imagination to fill in the details and emotionally engage with the love scenes in their own personal manner. This approach ensures a more interactive and varied experience for readers.

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