I agree with you, Amanda, in that it can be a fun discussion. I would also add interesting since I’ve never thought about it from this point of view. I am excited about my book for two reasons and concerned for two reasons:
- Creating a world that makes me use my imagination is beyond fun to me. It’s not like an addiction since there is a lot of work involved in it, but more like something I want to keep doing. It opened up the door for my sister and I to have much more interaction than previously.
- Since I mentioned my sister in the previous point, I will go on to explain that I started writing this to help my sister out. She is a widow and has to work long hours to make ends meet. I want to sell this book to help her. She helped me come up with a lot of ideas in it, and I feel it’s only fair to give her a percentage of it. I may be the writer, but she’s my co-conspirator. :D
The reasons for being concerned about writing a book like I am:
1. I could justify it if I were writing about the Lord in one way or another. I did mention Scripture a couple of times in the book before the sisters go on their adventure. That, in itself, doesn’t necessarily change the fact that it is science fiction dealing with another world. I remember in the book Little Women how Jo wanted to write nonsense and was told she didn’t need it to get where she wanted to go. I often wonder if that is the case for me. The problem is I enjoy writing this book and will do at least two more in the series.
2. I wonder if it takes time away from my relationship with the Lord because I immerse myself in the book. Of course, that’s quickly dealt with by making sure I stop to spend time with Him. Still, it does bother me.
Maybe it’s that negative voice…who knows. Lol! I guess it’s something I will have to work through within my mind. Mostly, I don’t think about it but occasionally…