When I decided to include an Indigenous storyline in my historical novel, I had a lot of decisions to make about how, why, what, and most importantly, who am I to write this?
Meghan, the newsletter post is valuable to me as a White Settler in a border town of the Wind River Reservation (located in the West Central portion of the US State, Wyoming). Gratitude for the thoroughness and standard of attention in both content and taking the time. The humble approach resonates with me. Yes, High Country News is a fabulous periodical. A reframe of colonization in the US is also in the book, "The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History" by Ned Blackhawk. Grateful to have found your Substack.
It was very powerful to read the comments from the Washoe people included in this post. Thank you so much for sharing those voices. Can’t wait to read your book as always :)
Yet another heavy hitting topic that you present super well!! This is also something I think about a lot in fiction and in health data. Nice work being reflective, brave, and intentional.
Thank you for sharing this, and thank you for the time you spent talking me through some of these difficult questions regarding my own writing. I always appreciate reading your thoughtful words.
I thought about you and our conversation while writing this. I know we’re not the only ones grappling with these questions. I’d love to stay updated on your project, too!
Meghan, the newsletter post is valuable to me as a White Settler in a border town of the Wind River Reservation (located in the West Central portion of the US State, Wyoming). Gratitude for the thoroughness and standard of attention in both content and taking the time. The humble approach resonates with me. Yes, High Country News is a fabulous periodical. A reframe of colonization in the US is also in the book, "The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History" by Ned Blackhawk. Grateful to have found your Substack.
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll make sure I read this! Grateful to have you here as well, Debra.
It was very powerful to read the comments from the Washoe people included in this post. Thank you so much for sharing those voices. Can’t wait to read your book as always :)
Thanks Danielle!
Yet another heavy hitting topic that you present super well!! This is also something I think about a lot in fiction and in health data. Nice work being reflective, brave, and intentional.
Yes, I think this topic and these questions span across many genres. Thanks, Molly!
Your commitment and patience has really delivered 👏
The path is still ahead..well done
Thank you, Michael!
Thank you for sharing this, and thank you for the time you spent talking me through some of these difficult questions regarding my own writing. I always appreciate reading your thoughtful words.
I thought about you and our conversation while writing this. I know we’re not the only ones grappling with these questions. I’d love to stay updated on your project, too!