But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. ―
Writing for the young at heart, not necessarily the young.
You are a part of a bigger picture. Every decision you make, every choice, affects those around you.
Why I Write
In a world of harsh realities, we need the magic of imagination. Some might call this “escapism,” but I believe fiction can inspire us to see the world in a different light. Perhaps we won’t be the unlikely hero that changes the course of history, but we will affect the lives around us. The question is: will it be for the better?
When Michelle is transported to a world of her own imagination, her only hope of saving her children is to save the fantasy world of her abandoned novel.
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Listening to my husband’s book for typos. Silly Microsoft word read this sentence — The cheddar brats came out perfect with just the right amount of char. — Pronouncing “brats” like a naughty child instead of meat and “char” as “character.” 🤣
What happens if you cross a Texan with a Californian?
My husband: left
Me: right
Deus ex machina (while not right for many stories) is a legitimate story option. When all hope is lost and there is no way forward, deus ex machina is literally what Jesus did for us, and there is an appropriate time for a story to reflect the truth that we can’t save ourselves.
In the vein of creating more interesting story craft discussions, my opinion:
Deus ex machina endings are a legitimate literary device. They should be used more frequently.