Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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The objectives of storytelling in novel form range from the simplest desire to entertain to the driven compulsion to touch the soul. Neither is particularly different in the ultimate product lending itself to significance. The multiple meanings of significance can be the determiner of how a novel matters to those who decide its value.…
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My cyber-friend and fellow writer Tim George posted this on his site Saturday: "As I watch the clueless leadership on the news tonight and once again read a note from our son in Afghanistan I can only shake my head in sadness. If you haven't, please consider visiting http://www.tegeorge.com/Fiction/?p=532, read what our soldiers are saying,…
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Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. This is the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is…
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Excerpts from the ACLJ: We face a critical deadline in our ongoing battle with Planned Parenthood – the nation’s largest provider of abortions. We are holding them accountable in a case where they are accused of fraudulently overbilling taxpayers by hundreds of millions of dollars. The ACLJ has until this Monday, August…
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Whereas yesterday I asked you to recall favorite characters and recite what you loved to see in one that proved meaningful, it might be much more difficult to remember those characters that made you want to forget them. Can you list three things that you detest in novel characters? God, remind…
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Think of a few of your favorite novel characters. You remember them, don't you? You may be a little fuzzy on the story now that much time has passed, but you haven't forgotten those characters, have you? Next: name three "things" your favorite characters must be/have/possess. Go! Father, we're made in your image,…
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When you write, are you predictable? Do similar themes or situations expose themselves on the pages of your words over and over again? Do you ever find yourself getting bored with your stories? Is it time to venture into unpredictability? Is it necessary? What is unpredictable when applied to creating fiction? What does…
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Most of you know I lost my only brother, my older brother, rather suddenly and unexpectedly just over a week ago. His memorial was Friday (the 22nd of July), and it was a terrific event in a tiny town by the sea he loved. My dad left a huge legacy of people who…
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Some people are masters of artfully presenting their wares—or maybe I should say few people have mastered the mess of self-promotion. I know I haven’t. I can easily discuss my novels. No problem. I love to talk about Joey Parr from The Famous One or Michael Jamison and Shaylen Price from the upcoming…
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"Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order…
Into the Fire 