Today we’d like to introduce you to Corine Marie. They and their team shared their story with us below:
In her process of writing, Corine discovered that personal imagination can be a practice of internal healing. A quiet girl with loud thoughts, young Corine had a lot of friends she liked to laugh with. They did most of the talking; she listened and observed. Throughout this time, she kept a journal with poems, thoughts, and elaborate stories—some of which featured her birth mom and who Corine imagined her to be.
Fast forward to 2014, as a married adult, Corine endured a recurring dream of a guy and a girl: the guy proposed marriage and the girl always refused. But why? The pieces began coming together from her memory. She realized a connection between the dream and the relationship anxieties of her own life: Corine’s ideas about love still needed reconciliation.
Corine strongly derives her work from her own experiences. In her book A Small Piece of Her Heart, the female protagonist, Aubrey, has a relationship with her mother that, while not an exact replica of Corine’s, bears similar challenging circumstances. Corine finds common ground between her personal life and the lives of her characters. In short, Corine’s writing allows her to invoke memories and observations into the fabric of her narratives.
Over time, Corine embraced the process of using fiction to rewrite her past life experiences. You can subtly address past mistakes with newfound wisdom. You can “re-imagine the self.” Aubrey declares this realization toward the end of A Small Piece of Her Heart:
“But you can write yourself a better future—and this time, make sure your character has character, fascinate us with your plot, then leave us speechless with your ending. And remember, not everyone deserves a role in your story…”
Corine writes with her daughter in mind—a picture of her younger self. She considers her own life lessons and those of others who impacted her, then asks: How could the situation have been better? What is the lesson here? These lessons inform the re-imagined landscape of her stories—they become places where characters represent alternative ways of knowing and being.
Written by Angel Evans
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road has taken some twists. Some of my biggest challenges along the way have been adjusting to personal growth. As a writer, once you release your work and readers indulge, you can’t take it back. However, there are times I have rewritten a book to elevate the message to match my elevated mindset. I’m intentional about the messaging in my writing. I always want to romanticize mental elevation.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a romance author. However, it is imperative for me to romanticize self-love and mental elevation within relationships. Additionally, I help writers self-publish and launch a successful author career. I also run and operate a media production company producing content to remind people of their highest selves. I am a screenwriter and director who has a goal to effectively influence millions through media and entertainment. I encourage creators not to limit their creativity to the status quo but to unlock ideas and bring them to their full potential.
Using success secrets, I help creators find their voice and express it to the masses to shift cultures. I excel in helping others unlock their purpose and see beauty in stripping away limiting beliefs. I use unique concepts to help creators change their mindset and strengthen their mentality to believe in their true greatness within. I remind people of their creative power, so they will never forget that they are the creator of their reality, so they don’t let anyone steal the joy of creative expression. I am passionate about helping writers open their eyes to see beauty in every aspect of life.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Your readers can find out more about me at CorineMarie.com
Pricing:
- Consulting pricing starts at $299
Contact Info:
- Website: https://corinemarie.com/
- Instagram: @LoveCorineMarie
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corine.marie.50/
