Hi, newbie here in need of honest feedback. I'm plotting a possible UF and in looking for a different source for my MC's "magic" I came across the idea of have her descend from Middle Eastern followers of Zoraster perhaps mixed with some lesser-known European folk magic.
The story quest takes her from NYC to Europe and I need her magical roots to be based in Europe and I thought the idea of acknowledging Arabic influence on Renaissance Europe would be an interesting new pov for readers. However, my MC is a black chick from Brooklyn (ahem, like myself) and I am concerned about cultural appropriation.
Is this a "when in doubt" leave it out situation or "Hey, if the world can accept sparkly vampires, I can do what I want" situation?
As a reader, writer, or POC, how do you feel about this?
Thanks!
The story quest takes her from NYC to Europe and I need her magical roots to be based in Europe and I thought the idea of acknowledging Arabic influence on Renaissance Europe would be an interesting new pov for readers. However, my MC is a black chick from Brooklyn (ahem, like myself) and I am concerned about cultural appropriation.
Is this a "when in doubt" leave it out situation or "Hey, if the world can accept sparkly vampires, I can do what I want" situation?
As a reader, writer, or POC, how do you feel about this?
Thanks!
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