Write what you know. Since I first started writing that mantra is what I've heard over and over again. I am working on a fiction book that involves writing what I know. Unfortunately, what I know is what I wish I didn't know. The more I write, the more I'm finding the character of my relatives in question. Sad. I'm using an incident as a story foundation, but the more I delve into the fiction, the more I'm afraid what I'm writing about may be true.
I have felt strongly about writing about this incident for a number of years, but didn't for fear I would hurt someone's feelings. Now, it seems everything is up in the air.
It is painful as I examine my main character feelings and the way she interacts with other people. Painful because of the betrayal she has to face and move beyond.
Til Tomorrow~ Write what you know.