For Cory's Sake began as "just" a story--a story about a family's struggle to save an enslaved planet. As I was revising my story, however, I was also thinking and worrying about a real-world issue. Certain specific themes were deliberately strengthened, as I thought about reality while revising my fantasy. I finished with a more cohesive and meaningful story than I'd planned. In For Cory's Sake, the people in power use a Great Threat, as well as the constant, daily threat and fear of personal violence, to keep the Coryan people down and silent. A group of caring outsiders struggles to a be a voice for the Coryan people, and to work towards their freedom. The nature of the threat, its resolution, and the obstacles met along the way, were all influenced by my real-world pondering. I decided to publish my story, and donate my royalties to organizations doing something about my real-world issue. See forcoryssake.com for details.
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