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Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:32 pm
by 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?
Re: Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:27 pm
by legalpotato
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:32 pm
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.
Re: Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:26 pm
by Ohiobumpkin
legalpotato wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:27 pm
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:32 pm
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,
).
Re: Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career?
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:07 pm
by Anonymous User
legalpotato wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:27 pm
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:32 pm
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!
Re: Would publishing crime fiction jeopardize DA career?
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:42 pm
by Anonymous User
ADA here, wouldn't matter.
Just be prepared for interview questions about it.