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| Egypt fiction set in the past - or modern adventure set against the past? |
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| A childhood favourite |
Wondering what should I write next...
I began by relishing historical ancient Egypt fiction - especially Mika Waltari’s The Egyptian – but in my own writing so far I prefer to explore the ancient past through a modern sensibility. (The only exception would be my story 'Dynasty Zero: Egypt', which I would classify more as Egypt fantasy fiction, set in a mythical realm before the pharaohs.)
I prefer my main character, such as my controversial rogue Egyptologist Anson Hunter, to be a hero who brushes against the ancient past – or collides with its dangers - rather than be a character who lives in another time.
I’m not sure I would even read a costume drama about Egypt any more, let alone attempt to write one.
What sort of Egypt fiction do you prefer?
