One day while at my desk listening to Fated Mates, I was struck by an entirely new concept: the Core Story. Multifaceted bestselling author, Jayne Ann Krentz, defined "Core Story" as the emotions and conflicts you explore through your work. Ok, Ms. Krentz, challenge accepted! I started with my current manuscript and two of my WIPs. Not long into my self-reflection did I notice a theme: Faith and Family. My characters struggle with their faith (faith in self/others/deities):
Though these manuscripts are not considered "religious fiction" in the slightest, religious characters are present (Aminat's initial dislike of nuns; Olun's seeking guidance from spiritual elders; Shaula's possession by a wraith seeking revenge against a priest). These struggles are often caused by, or develop in to: loss of family, finding family, holding on to family, reaffirming love for family. Family, by whatever shape or form it takes. Why does this seems to be my Core Story? Well, that would take a whole other round of deep, self-reflection for me to understand, ha! JAK explains that your Core Story is “your universe and you write in every corner of it for the rest of your career.” I wonder if that's true for other authors and writers. What is your core story? Do you agree with this concept? To get to know more about the characters and WIP (Work/s In Progress) mentioned, stay tuned for "Bonus Content"
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