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While bringing joy and escape to my reader's life, I also embed some of my rants on social and environmental issues. In Sunshine Boulevard, I have subtle comments on humankind encroaching on nature, upsetting the ecological environment, over-medication of senior citizens, and the disrespect for older citizens. Let me assure you, I do not beat the reader over the head with my beliefs, but if you re-read the story, you will discover these issues.
Writing is a way to get my voice heard and to release my frustration about issues. Hopefully the reader will pick up on that.
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9 comments:
I like the idea of sending the reader a subtle message about your opinions. I'm sure that takes a lot of practice to do well.
I think due to the horror aspect of my book, readers will probably need to re-read for any of these "messages." Hopefully they're too scared to think about social issues at the first reading!! Thank you for visiting, Angelica.
I did notice the subtle hints, especially the disrespect and over medication of older people. Maybe I noticed them because I'm older and I've seen what over medicating people can do. That being said, the horror in the book did over power these hints. You did a great job.
I love the idea of subtly getting your message across, nothing will turn a reader away faster than a book that screams either a religious or political belief. This is probably why I don't read a lot of autobiographies or self-help books.
Your book sounds interesting. A horror story with life lessons? A unique approach. Nice.
I find I can handle messages being sent in the stories I read. Perhaps it's because of my own senior status and how I loved reading the fables when I was growing up. I've learned every book, every movie, every situation, can offer a message we need to learn and I also think I actively search for them. lol Thinking, "Now what will I get out of this one?" Good post, good ideas.
Thank you for stopping by my page. It seems we have very similar writing styles.
I agree, it sounds like a great horror story - intriguing! It's good to slip in issues that mean a lot to you, it quite often gets the reader to connect easier, plus you will know your subject and give your character a new, intriguing slant on life to keep the reader hooked.
Good luck with your goals!
Thank you all for visiting the Thursday blog. I am happy to hear the subtle messages in a story are receiving favorable comments.
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