Rethinking the Heart of Our Culture
For me, writing is about the reader and I silently communicating with each other. I like knowing that I always have someone, even if a stranger, with whom to share my thoughts. Whether the genre is fiction or spiritual transformation, I always write about aspects of daily life. I love to get close, analytically close, to my characters as I do to my own character. In both cases, I need to know who I’m dealing with.As a writer, I try to do justice to my muses whisperings by shaping them into coherent sentences and paragraphs that resonate with readers. I try to capture
their attention and stimulate their imagination. I try to influence their reflections towards a higher degree of consciousness, if only for a moment.
There is love and darkness in each of us. So, whether it’s about relating to some controversial plot beats in my fiction, or whether it’s about deconstructing culturally-induced hacks of our heart and soul from a personal, secular perspective, I enjoy thinking that my writing offers relatable reads to a broad range of invisible, yet very real, persons ‘out there’. As long as I allow myself the freedom and confidence to write what I feel and to feel what I write, I’m happy.
You are very welcome to use, free of charge, any article authored by C.C. Saint-Clair or any section thereof, provided:
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you acknowledge me as the author
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you do not edit the content
Heartfelt thanks to Jayne Doah for the cover designs she has donated to the Stepping Stones series.
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When fiction intersects 100% with reality
Saint-Clair has been labelled the ‘thinking woman’s lesbian romance writer’ which means, no gay romcom, but gritty depictions of life, living, too often, on the
margin of society. Difficult, painful, challenging - sometimes even scary.
It becomes riveting social realism and social realism in LGBTQI romance novels has been C.C. Saint-Clair’s trademark since 2003 with the release of her first novel, North and Left from Here [Take II]. Saint-Clair’s novels focus on gay love, gender-fluid and transgender romance. The tag of social realism that attached itself to the Saint-Clair style of writing confirms that her plots are not only entertaining but also that they resonate on a deeply emotional level. C.C. Saint-Clair skilfully navigates the intricacies of love, identity, and acceptance, creating stories that celebrate the diverse spectrum of relationships within the LGBTQI community. Through rich character development and nuanced storytelling, Saint-Clair brings to life authentic and relatable experiences, capturing the essence of love in in its many colours. Whether delving into the complexities of a transgender relationship or exploring the nuances of gay love, C.C. Saint-Clair crafts stories that not only entertain but also serve as a powerful reflection of the myriad ways in which love transcends boundaries.
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Rethinking the Heart of Our Culture
For me, writing is about the reader and I silently communicating with each other. I like knowing that I always have someone, even if a stranger, with whom to share my thoughts. Whether the genre is fiction or spiritual transformation, I always write about aspects of daily life. I love to get close, analytically close, to my characters as I do to my own character. In both cases, I need to know who I’m dealing with.As a writer, I try to do justice to my muses whisperings by
shaping them into coherent sentences and paragraphs that
resonate with readers. I try to capture their attention and
stimulate their imagination. I try to influence their reflections
towards a higher degree of consciousness, if only for a
moment.
There is love and darkness in each of us. So, whether it’s about relating to some controversial plot beats in my fiction, or whether it’s about deconstructing culturally-induced hacks of our heart and soul from a personal, secular perspective, I enjoy thinking that my writing offers relatable reads to a broad range of invisible, yet very real, persons ‘out there’. As long as I allow myself the freedom and confidence to write what I feel and to feel what I write, I’m happy.
CC Saint-Clair
When fiction intersects 100% with
reality
Saint-Clair has been labelled the ‘thinking woman’s lesbian
romance writer’ which means, no gay romcom, but gritty
depictions of life, living, too often, on the margin of
society. Difficult, painful, challenging - sometimes even
scary.
It becomes riveting social realism and social realism in LGBTQI romance novels has been C.C. Saint-Clair’s trademark since 2003 with the release of her first novel, North and Left from Here [Take II]. Saint-Clair’s novels focus on gay love, gender-fluid and transgender romance. The tag of social realism that attached itself to the Saint-Clair style of writing confirms that her plots are not only entertaining but also that they resonate on a deeply emotional level. C.C. Saint-Clair skilfully navigates the intricacies of love, identity, and acceptance, creating stories that celebrate the diverse spectrum of relationships within the LGBTQI community. Through rich character development and nuanced storytelling, Saint-Clair brings to life authentic and relatable experiences, capturing the essence of love in in its many colours. Whether delving into the complexities of a transgender relationship or exploring the nuances of gay love, C.C. Saint- Clair crafts stories that not only entertain but also serve as a powerful reflection of the myriad ways in which love transcends boundaries.
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