What Do You See?
by Charlotte Bennardo
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflections) has nine definitions of "reflection." Some are finer points of other definitions, so let's consider these:
1. the return of light or sound waves from a surface
2. the production of an image by or as if by a mirror
3. the action of bending or folding back
4. an obscure or indirect criticism
5. consideration of some subject matter
When applied to writers, authors, and writing, we can use all, if not most of these definitions. A character sees themselves reflected in a mirror or in the appearance of family traits. They also see the reflections of their actions in situations, in their own meditations, or their relationships with others. For us, we may acknowledge that karma is the reflection of our actions upon ourselves. And lastly, our works, our writings, are most likely a reflection of emotions, events, psychologies, thoughts, and actions of our lives through our characters and words.
We live like the picture above; in a world which reflects all that we see, feel, learn, suffer, do, and share.
Charlotte writes MG, YA, NA, and adult novels in sci fi, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal and romance genres. Her latest YA fantasy novel, The Excalibur Vow, just released. She is the author of the award-winning middle grade Evolution Revolution trilogy, Simple Machines, Simple Plans, and Simple Lessons. She co-authored the YA novels Blonde OPS, Sirenz, and Sirenz Back in Fashion. She has several short stories in various anthologies. Having finished her MFA, she's applying what she learned and is working on several children's and adult novels, and other short stories. She lives in NJ with her family and floofy cat Mink, a squirrel who insists on digging up her geraniums, and a visiting pet rabbit, Bad Bunny.
Beautiful.
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