December 8, 2025
Do you call yourself more of a philosopher or entertainer?
That’s a good question. One I’ve never considered.
But I’m pretty sure “the world” labels me as an entertainer. I can turn a simple incident into a long story. Someday, let me tell you about the house we toured that had a hole in the middle of the living room floor. Although I never came up with a logical reason for that “feature.” The home wasn’t old enough to be part of the Underground Railroad or whiskey running, although the idea of pot smuggling crossed my mind.
For the most part, my Harmony books were written to amuse the reader. There were occasions when I touched on more serious topics, but my primary intent was to have fun. I tried to sneak in the heavy bits where the reader wouldn’t stop to think about the message, that maybe it would hit them later. Or maybe it would never cross their mind and that’s okay too.
My wolf books tackle more serious topics.
Patriarchy. Jealousy. Breaking barriers. The topics are built into the stories, woven into the adventures. I try to present the discussion from both sides, to allow the reader to decide which side they agree with, while making it clear why the character involved chose the one they did.
That still doesn’t make me a philosopher.
Which, at heart, I am. But I don’t like to force my beliefs on others. If a topic comes up in discussion, I’ll gladly give my input. I may temper my words if I feel like the others aren’t open to hearing my ideas. But I have lots of ideas, and they have changed and refined over the years. I’m still learning new things.
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As always, until next time, please stay safe.
December 8, 2025
Do you call yourself more of a philosopher or entertainer?
For writing to be realistic, I think you need characters with a philosophical element to them. Whether you’re here on Earth or half a Galaxy away, there will always be issues to stir and engage.
If there weren’t issues, there’d be no story!
Like you I’ll give my opinion, but usually ensure one of my characters has an opposite view.
Being able to present more than one opinion without being preachy is a skill.
Hi,
As the festive rain buckets down…
Entertainer I hope, not many philosophers measure up to Voltaire….
Different name then, but apparently I used to make people laugh at the dentist’s, or the doctors., or even the hospital.
Can’t do that any more,… Reading matter of any kind now banned from all healthcare premises, because of ‘ the danger’.
I will never match Voltaire but I feel as if I’ve developed some personal philosophies that help me make it day to day.