Blood will Flow

Thisallofthis!
I think as a writer you have to second guess yourself all the time when you're writing from a different perspective, not as a "oh, I'm a terrible writer" thing but just as part of the craft. Someone somewhere will always be offended, but making an effort goes a long way. I was thinking about the whole JK Rowling snafu and couldn't understand why she didn't get the opinions of any Native readers before she erased the whole culture. Surely someone would have said something?

I think it really helps to be in a writing community where you can ask questions. I know one of my characters wanted to use the term "colored" and I was having five fits about it as I couldn't find a way around it. But I spoke to a couple of POC writers and they all said it was appropriate for the time period and were completely fine with it. I'm still expecting shit for it from someone but I know I've done my due diligence...even though the line is still making me squirm : ) x