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I wondered. I've read Kindred too and her series of sci-fi books. I found great writing and fiction. However, I wonder, and how to say this delicately, if she did not consider the culture of the readers in the sci-fi fantasy genre. True, as a writer you write from your own experiences. However, I guess the question is, can I stay true to those experiences and fantasy writing, but offer something universal? I hope so.

As I said, I liked her work, but her audience is not the same as Teri Macmillan's.

I am about to embark on signings etc. I have to say that I don't fear much, but I don't know that once people see me, that they won't decide that my fantasy book is not worth the read. Just because. I guess that's up to the individual though.

I received a wonderful reception here, and I believe that I would anyway, because the people here are about the words. But people, not close friends, who know me, were suprised at my first book. Most said that they did not realize that I was that deep, or as one person said, she didn't know I was that smart. Odd, I don't pretend to be less that, or other than what I am. I'm just as innovative at work, as I am at home, or try to be when I write. I believe in the work and especially the words, but I didn't write to fit one culture alone, nor just my own culture. I was looking for the universal experience to come across in my words.

I so believe in my work and I don't know, just questioning my next step, I guess.

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