Facts, Opinions, and Current Events in Fiction

Facts, Opinions, and Current Events in Fiction

In the current political clime, it’s hard to avoid or ignore current events, and that goes for writing fiction, too. Even though fiction authors get to “make stuff up”, there’s going to be a basis of reality in what they write. But should their personal opinions drive the story?

Social media is filled with vitriol throwing people expressing their opinions on any topic. The only “right” way is their way. Religion and politics are two topics I keep...