(Word Count after 22 days: 40,977)
Dear Mom: Sometimes my characters cuss. Sometimes even the "F" word. I know, it's a shame. Also, they engage in premarital sex. I'm sorry. It's not my fault. It's just what people do.
Dear Friends: No, none of these people are supposed to be you. They are all people I made up in my head. If they have a characteristic similar to yours, I apologize. There are only so many characteristics to choose from.
Dear Husband: No, the ex-husband in the story is not you. No, not the new boyfriend, either. The female protagonist is not me. They are ALL just pretend people that I made up in my head. That's what fiction is, it's just pretend.
Dear Son: No, you may not read Mommy's story. It's just for grownups.
About Me
- Ruth
- My house is messy and my kids are picky eaters and sometimes I stay up too late for no good reason and then I'm grumpy the next day. But otherwise we're all pretty happy so maybe I should quit worrying about that stuff.
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4 comments:
When you publish your novel, I fully expect to see this disclaimer on the inside cover!
Awesome...is this also on the list of things to write about the novel to encourage high demand?
I always have a crush on at least one character. That's how you know it's honest.
Keep up the good writing, Superwoman.
I SOOO understand this!! My novel is full of illegal drugs and crazy sexual encounters. I am mortified of what my family will think about it. I love the idea of a disclaimer: NO, I DO NOT RELATE TO ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS IN ANY WAY. It's just a work of fiction so don't disown me, please.
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