Well, the first thing to keep in mind is that research actually limits your creative impulse. But, in the same regard, verisimilitude is of critical importance. So ultimately, it’s a balancing act between detail and invention. The idea is to create something that is psychologically accurate, so that readers have the sense that they are investing in a plot, characters and scenes that have a certain truth to them. All the observation and research in the world won’t necessarily create that – but what does is a dedication to an emotional authenticity.