Present moment Quote by Catriona Ross
““I’ve never forgotten that look, though it lasted only a few seconds. She seemed drawn to something in me, or in the scene I had unwittingly presented. Whatever I had been or done in the past was of no consequence to her, I sensed; what intrigued her lay in the present moment. And I now suspect she was doing what all novelists do when they stop to look at something. She was sizing me up to see if I could fit into her fictional world. Did I belong in her web of characters and plot? With a bit of touching up, could I be incorporated into some tale one day? Would I be of use? Lionel Wolfe-Valentine saw the potential for story in me, and I love her for that. ‘I’m Sabrina Bell,’ I said. ‘My mother lives across the valley.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Unseen Mirror” by Catriona Ross, 2022
A narrator feels judged and potentially used by a writer seeking material for fiction.
In simple terms: Fear of being objectified by a storyteller.
Key Takeaway
Guard personal narrative.
Themes
identity
artistry
exploitation
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative meetings
- social media interactions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
narrative control
authorial gaze
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we become characters in others’ stories?
- How to protect self while engaging creatively?
A Different Perspective
Might ignore the writer’s genuine interest.
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