As you know, Writer’s Quest: A Triptych is an experimental fiction inspired by Triptych paintings. What was important to me was finding what would hinge these stories together. We have this fantastic collection of different stories being told in unique ways. What ties them all together?
There are three books I’d bring with me on a stranded island: The Bible, James Joyce, and now, of course, Writer’s Quest. (I’m laughing that the last one was completely impromptu but might actually be accurate.) Those stories hold enough for me to keep learning for a lifetime.
Let’s bring it back; the Bible is the foundation of many cultures and communities. It’s the Old Testament that truly fascinates me. The way they maintained their history and culture through oral tellings is remarkable. That is why one hinge had to be in the fashion of oral tellings, because that is literally the beginning of storytelling. But that’s just one hinge; we have to talk about the other one.
The other hinge is a narrative poem. There is something about poetry that tells stories without saying too much. Whether it’s the use of symbols, rhythms, myths, or music, it speaks to people. I do feel poetry holds our world together. It heals the writer and reader through validation, contemplation, and connection.
So we have three different styles of storytelling held together by one narrative poem and one oral telling. If you like that idea, the ebook is available for you to explore at your own pace. Take some time to explore storytelling with me here.
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