tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post117963301752149817..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: "Fluffy" fiction, tough issues?Lisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-90966637955517651482015-09-14T13:56:58.710-07:002015-09-14T13:56:58.710-07:00Thank you, LeAnne.Thank you, LeAnne.Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-7437152158568256922015-09-13T20:15:44.859-07:002015-09-13T20:15:44.859-07:00Dealing with real issues without becoming didactic...Dealing with real issues without becoming didactic is definitely a challenge, Autumn. All the best to you in your efforts to serve God in this way.LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-59220019034124800542015-09-12T08:53:37.071-07:002015-09-12T08:53:37.071-07:00Meant to add- And then it's easy to wonder if ...Meant to add- And then it's easy to wonder if it's too much,too heavy, if I should take that out or wind it back. Trusting that God gave us the characters and the issues He wants to appear in the story helps a lot! Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-38587421486673414202015-09-12T08:52:21.006-07:002015-09-12T08:52:21.006-07:00That's key, isn't it, that it's authen...That's key, isn't it, that it's authentic for the story, part of the characters. It's way too easy for issue-driven fiction to tip over into polemic or propaganda. Character-driven fiction won't. I never sit down and think, "I'll write a story about x issue." It's just as I write, the characters' issues become apparent.Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-27706404510772141742015-09-11T22:06:48.856-07:002015-09-11T22:06:48.856-07:00Hi Autumn, Welcome to ICFW :) I think it depends o...Hi Autumn, Welcome to ICFW :) I think it depends on the characters and their individual stories. Lighter stories can touch on big issues that surface organically during the story.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-86040637436608618922015-09-10T16:45:18.327-07:002015-09-10T16:45:18.327-07:00Thanks Ian!
"Everyday we're called to lo...Thanks Ian! <br />"Everyday we're called to love and I guess we need to work out with God what that looks like for each of us." This. Exactly!Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-84228965398236021782015-09-10T16:21:58.793-07:002015-09-10T16:21:58.793-07:00Welcome, Autumn. Great having you join us. And gut...Welcome, Autumn. Great having you join us. And gutsy post to begin with. Well done. Sounds like your novels handle some gritty stuff. Everyday we're called to love and I guess we need to work out with God what that looks like for each of us.<br /><br />Looking forward to you next post.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-33460410045608664962015-09-10T14:00:09.745-07:002015-09-10T14:00:09.745-07:00Your stories sound wonderful, Wendy! :)Your stories sound wonderful, Wendy! :)Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-45117046051405182132015-09-10T11:04:28.706-07:002015-09-10T11:04:28.706-07:00Autumn, it sounds like you know how to blend light...Autumn, it sounds like you know how to blend lightness and substance into a divinely inspired novel. I have the same goal of writing happy ending mystery/romances with a grace sprinkled within the pages. This is also what I prefer to read. <br />Blessings ~ Wendy Wendy L. Macdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702077484754964660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-48776355883953608632015-09-10T10:48:42.077-07:002015-09-10T10:48:42.077-07:00That's so true Alice, balance is essential! I ...That's so true Alice, balance is essential! I do always insist on a happy ending in my fiction :)Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-61471578397736128062015-09-10T10:45:12.884-07:002015-09-10T10:45:12.884-07:00Welcome aboard. I have no idea how to answer your...Welcome aboard. I have no idea how to answer your question. When I'm in the mood for "fluff" I want to escape from the rain of disaster that shows up on the news, so don't get too serious on me. But, wounded characters make great heroes. I guess it's all about balance.<br />Alice Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218095053108888830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-59012360031940691112015-09-10T08:35:03.436-07:002015-09-10T08:35:03.436-07:00Thanks for allowing me to join the blog! My first ...Thanks for allowing me to join the blog! My first "official" post :)Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.com