Sarahfi

@sarahfi

Sorry I’m super late to this but I only just saw it and since this is a topic I’ve actually done a lot of research on, I thought I’d quickly give you my thoughts.

Some people may call your story appropriation and some might not. However, the most agreed upon definition of cultural appropriation is when a piece of a culture, usually a…[Read more]

@sarahfi Like Grace said, it sounds like you’re good to go. You sound like you’re taking care with both the culture and the story, so I don’t think you have anything to worry about. 😉

@sarahfi *looks up cultural appropriation*

I don’t think you need to worry. It’s like doing a retelling of a fairytale, legend, or Greek myth, which tons of people have done in Western culture (and which I am doing at the moment in my WIP). I think people would only be offended, like Archer said, if it looks like plagiarism, or just failing to be…[Read more]

@sarahfi, I don’t think it would have ever occurred to me to describe resignation as heavy, but I like it. It made me think.

@lonathecat

Definitely!

Haha, yeah I get that.  I have a lot of friends like that too.

Yes! I’ve always thought they’re beautiful too.  And lol, yes I get that too.  I don’t know if I’m good at it, but I enjoy it. 🙂

Aw, thank you.  That means a whole lot.  I’ll admit, the road hasn’t been easy.  I thought adoption would be.  But it really…[Read more]

@sarahfi — Oh, yay, glad to hear you think my idea sounds fun! Ah, if I knew what my strengths were, I’d like to offer help as well. Actually, if there’s something I could do for you, please let me know! Thanks for your kindness. <3

@kimlikesart — Eh? I had to look up what you were referring to by name… and then I saw that my forename is…[Read more]

@kristianne-hassman Thank you for the welcome! If you don’t mind my asking, which part of SA are you in? I’m in KZN 🙂

So I’m technically between projects at the moment. The one I’ve finished is for the back corner of the bottom drawer. I’m wanting to challenge myself to write a fantasy trilogy, and am planning to do the world-building and…[Read more]

@claire_tucker

Hi Claire, I’m Claire. Nice to meet you! Lol. Random question, have you read Dust? One of the main characters is named Claire. It’s so fun to read a book where the main character has your name. 😛

Anyway, I’m (soon to be) 18, and I enjoy hand lettering, graphic design, art, writing and anything having to do with being creative……[Read more]

@sarahfi
Welcome to Story Embers! *sweeps off hat and bows* I hope you find this a pleasant, if somewhat craaaaazy place!
An architect major? Awesome! How old are you? Just going into college or already an old hand? I’m 18, and I hope to take some college courses in writing and special education soon.
May I ask where the name Wyndle came…[Read more]

@sarahfi

You are going to be an architecture student? Cool! I want to be an artist. Are you hoping to pursue architecture as a career? I don’t know what I’ll do with my life, but I’ve always liked to draw.

I have a bunch of favorite books/authors, but I fail to remember the names of many of them. My current faves are The Wingfeather Saga,…[Read more]

@sarahfi

Hey Sarah!

Congrats on finishing 4 novels!! 😮  I’ll just say I’m not very committed… 😬😁

Sci-fi and fantasy…  I love to read sci-fi, but I’ve never had the guts to write it. 😜  I do like to write fantasy, as well as speculative fiction, thriller/suspense, and a tad of romance. 🥰

My current WIP is about a girl who lives alone in the…[Read more]