Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Recently one of my manuscripts was selected to be published in a crime fiction anthology. While I don't consider it to be exploitative/hateful/discriminatory, the writing in question does deal with some mature themes (human trafficking, revenge killing, snuff films, etc.) and I am worried that the subject matter might cause certain public employers to disqualify me as an applicant. Would the existence of this publication be likely to dissuade government offices (namely DA offices) from hiring me? The work is not based on any true stories, but some of the crimes detailed are offenses that would be handled by state prosecutors (no law/gov offices or real places/people are featured or referenced in the work).

If this IS risky, would I be safer using a pseudonym or simply not publishing at all?

[legalpotato]

Recently one of my manuscripts was selected to be published in a crime fiction anthology. While I don't consider it to be exploitative/hateful/discriminatory, the writing in question does deal with some mature themes (human trafficking, revenge killing, snuff films, etc.) and I am worried that the subject matter might cause certain public employers to disqualify me as an applicant. Would the existence of this publication be likely to dissuade government offices (namely DA offices) from hiring me? The work is not based on any true stories, but some of the crimes detailed are offenses that would be handled by state prosecutors (no law/gov offices or real places/people are featured or referenced in the work).

If this IS risky, would I be safer using a pseudonym or simply not publishing at all?

I do Jurassic park erotic fan fiction and have it linked in my website bio and on my resume -- has only helped me from what I can tell.

[Ohiobumpkin]

Recently one of my manuscripts was selected to be published in a crime fiction anthology. While I don't consider it to be exploitative/hateful/discriminatory, the writing in question does deal with some mature themes (human trafficking, revenge killing, snuff films, etc.) and I am worried that the subject matter might cause certain public employers to disqualify me as an applicant. Would the existence of this publication be likely to dissuade government offices (namely DA offices) from hiring me? The work is not based on any true stories, but some of the crimes detailed are offenses that would be handled by state prosecutors (no law/gov offices or real places/people are featured or referenced in the work).

If this IS risky, would I be safer using a pseudonym or simply not publishing at all?

I do Jurassic park erotic fan fiction and have it linked in my website bio and on my resume -- has only helped me from what I can tell.

LOL! That is fantastic!

To OP, nah, I don't think it will harm your chances. If you are really worried, use a nom de plume. Plenty of authors don't use their real names. I am starting work on a book as well (dry none-fiction though, ).

[Anonymous User]

Recently one of my manuscripts was selected to be published in a crime fiction anthology. While I don't consider it to be exploitative/hateful/discriminatory, the writing in question does deal with some mature themes (human trafficking, revenge killing, snuff films, etc.) and I am worried that the subject matter might cause certain public employers to disqualify me as an applicant. Would the existence of this publication be likely to dissuade government offices (namely DA offices) from hiring me? The work is not based on any true stories, but some of the crimes detailed are offenses that would be handled by state prosecutors (no law/gov offices or real places/people are featured or referenced in the work).

If this IS risky, would I be safer using a pseudonym or simply not publishing at all?

I do Jurassic park erotic fan fiction and have it linked in my website bio and on my resume -- has only helped me from what I can tell.

Yeah, I'd probably be more inclined to hire an attorney if I knew they wrote Jurassic Park erotic fanfic. That's awesome.

And thank you both for your insight! I'm gonna use a pseudonym and not fret about it. Best wishes to you both with your lawyering and writing!

[Anonymous User]

ADA here, wouldn't matter.

Just be prepared for interview questions about it.