Kittens and 'darlings' and all that crap...

I had a thought a few minutes ago and though I'm much too tired to be writing at this moment, I just had to get it out...  It kind of ties into my other blog entry entitled 'A Humorous Realization' in which I explained that in an attempt to find my 'voice' in the non-fiction piece I was writing, I ended sounding like a 50- year man.  Why?  Because all the good non-fiction literature I've read is written by authors in this category.  What I failed to realize is that I also have a strong negative connotation with a female voice in writing.  Why? Because every piece I've read that has a strong female voice ends up talking about feelings and small furry animals and refers to the reader as 'darling.'  (I'm thinking of one writer in particular, who shall not be named...)

HOWEVER, some of the best writers I've ever read have been women... So, what I've been grappling with is, how can I be a woman and a good writer without making people want to vomit by writing overly sentimental pieces?

I think the answer for me is for me to write what I know and write it well.  If it comes out flowery, then it comes out flowery.  But honestly, I think it will come out just as I desire it to be, because it is from the strength of real life experience, told through the lens of reality.  I think everyone can appreciate that, no matter their age or gender.

Off to Starbucks tomorrow to write my heart out...And most likely scrap most of it before the day is out.

Goodnight.