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Real writing conjures up mental images of favorite novels and, lo, those books can be stark opposites for different readers and even moreso for writers of tomes. When applying the “real” moniker to Christian fiction, some writers scoff or snicker at the mere suggestion. Doesn’t compute for them. But let’s face it:…
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Yesterday Brenda Anderson left this comment: It's the belief that CBA fiction is subpar that led me to begin writing reviews a few years back. I volunteered in our church library at that time and found that the majority of our church members avoided the library–particularly fiction–because they believed everything was sweet &…
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From Brenda Jackson’s comment yesterday: Where does "Christian" fiction fit in my life? I read a thriller this weekend by John Gilstrap called Threat Warning. One of the best books I've read in ages. A few minor swear words? Yes. A little trash talking slang in a few parts? Yes. But filled with…
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It was apparent from the responses to the Question/Poll who “approved” of the Christian Fiction label and who did not. The nuances in definitions and the outright insinuations of those who tend to dislike the label were put forth respectfully and, except for the stretching of three sentences in some cases, made their points.…
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But the Lord said, "You have been concerned about this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and many cattle as well. Should I not…
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A helicopter downed in Afghanistan on Saturday carried 31 US special-forces troops, including more than 20 Navy SEALS. God, my heart breaks for the families of these valiant men. Words fail. Intervene, Lord. God . . . in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Presented to various authors/writers/publishing industry professionals: Whether or not you like or dislike the label, in three sentences or less define “Christian Fiction”. *Some of the following definitions/responses (and opinions) were only edited to confine them to three sentences. Most of them were left as received.* In no particular order: …
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Presented to various authors/writers/publishing industry professionals: Whether or not you like or dislike the label, in three sentences or less define “Christian Fiction”. *Some of the following definitions/responses (and opinions) were only edited to confine them to three sentences. Most of them were left as received.* In no particular order: …
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The controversial label of “Christian Fiction” incites disappointment, argument, favor, and confusion from various professionals in the publishing industry. Debated and dissected on innumerable blogs, the overall genre elicits both praise and criticism. You might remember last year I conducted a poll which asked a question concerning the opportunity for or the necessity…
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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.…
