Real people have jobs. And even ill or disabled people somehow have to make it through each day. They can't just be conveniently on and alive when you need them for the story.

Readers have jobs - they sense the disconnect if the characters don't work.

Those little details are what keeps us anchored. Assuming we're writing realistic fiction and not aliens. And even there - creatures need energy, energy is povided from work.

I love the natural friction you've created - it will cause a lot of self-reflection and an examination of beliefs systems. Nicely done!

I currently have 2 WIPs that would likely fall in the magical realism genre. My female leads have spiritual gifts--one is an animal psychic, the other a healer from a long line of medicine women that can almost be traced back to the Celts. The healer uses her skill and gifts in her business as an herbalist making teas and salves, and also in seeing occasional clients for sessions. It's how she meets the male lead when her services are recommended for his mother suffering from cancer. The conflict arises between her pagan background and his strict Christian upbringing.

That's strange, but I agree, she maybe didn't see how it added to the whole and connected the dots, or she was worried it was detracting from someone else. You should ask why she did that so you have a better understanding, because even if you don't use it, you'll keep her feedback in mind for future characters.

Thank you Lisa! I hope this helps you plan your character's talents and skills moving forward 🙂

Glad it was helpful, Rosi! 🙂

Agree!

Yeah they are!

denise