@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social#WordWeavers Day 10: Have you ever dedicated your work to someone?
Yes. I dedicated my master's thesis to my grandparents. They were working class with no higher education but always curious about my studies and incredibly supportive.
@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social#WordWeavers 8 March: How do you approach stereotypes while creating characters?
I try to avoid them unless they're serving a purpose like showcasing the opinions of the POV character. I write mostly in an ancient Greek setting and the shelf-life of stereotypes about women is absolutely frustrating. "Women are just too emotional" has been around for 2500 years. However, …
@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social#WordWeavers January 29 — Have you ever written a pet into one of your stories?
Several of the Greek gods have pets in Greek #mythology, so yes! Dionysos has pet panthers, for example, Demeter has dragons, and Zeus has fucking Pegasos to carry his thunderbolts, though I have not actually…