tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554634839144825278.post6057884850986746448..comments2024-03-27T20:27:40.250+10:00Comments on Book Muster Down Under: Guest Post: Why is writing about Infidelity taboo but writing about Brutal Murder isn't? by Tess WoodsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072954854893542539noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554634839144825278.post-60909813522061087732015-06-01T10:48:13.058+10:002015-06-01T10:48:13.058+10:00Great post Tess. I agree with Michelle and Jodi. I...Great post Tess. I agree with Michelle and Jodi. I have written short stories for years and I deal with the subject of infidelity in some of those. When I first considered publishing I was given the same advice, so I have steered away from writing them. I wonder why it is a taboo subject, when there is a very high incidence of infidelity, and to deny this would be to bury your head in the sand. My stories are all different, pure escapism, and I am not encouraging infidelity, but why deny its existence when readers do enjoy the heartfelt stories these relationships can bring forth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666708163109293348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554634839144825278.post-52850429252724556832015-04-17T21:58:55.069+10:002015-04-17T21:58:55.069+10:00Thank you for this post Tess. I am writing a book ...Thank you for this post Tess. I am writing a book at the moment that also deals with the issue of infidelity. My first critique from a professional writer was quite scathing which I now realise was due to the infidelity (of course there were other issues and plot holes naturally). And even now in my writing group some are indicating they are finding it hard to feel empathy towards my protagonist because of her actions. I knew it was a delicate issue, but I didn't realise it was as taboo as it is. <br />I know I will have to work really hard at this, but I'm determined as I have faith in my character and her struggles. <br />And no, it doesn't mean I want to have an affair either! I really don't get that train of thought. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554634839144825278.post-60010693186105251032015-04-17T12:13:01.349+10:002015-04-17T12:13:01.349+10:00Wow! What a great post, Tess.
I write about seria...Wow! What a great post, Tess.<br /><br />I write about serial killers. Do I want to be one? No. Have I ever committed a murder? Hell, no! But there it is. We accept murder more readily than we accept infidelity. Go figure.<br /><br />Good on you for sticking to your guns and writing something outside the box that makes people think and talk and question. All things that as writers we aspire to do.<br />I, for one, can't wait to read Love a First Flight.<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456587199949658362noreply@blogger.com