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Desney King's avatar

This resonates deeply, Monique.

I wrote a long comment but it’s disappeared! The things I can do with my broken brain …

Here’s the gist of it.

I’m writing a memoir - but long-form fiction is what brings me joy.

Early this year, I ditched several drafts and started fresh. To my surprise and delight, a fictional character jumped into my story. She’s funny, strong, cheeky and nurturing - possibly a deeply buried part of myself that has come out to play.

What do you call a genre-bending memoir that includes a fictional character?

Fun! Delight! A true story full of surprises, even for the author.

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Emily Male's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you so much for the mention 🙂 I really appreciate it !🙏

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Monique Mulligan's avatar

I am, and I’m of German descent. So I understood the German in your story :) Are you also in Australia?

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Monique Mulligan's avatar

Definitely complicated! I hope you are able to follow your dream to study in Germany 🇩🇪

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