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Those astute readers who look for elements of theme and/or design might note there is no question mark after the title of this post. There is a period. A definitive statement made in one word: supernatural. Some intellectuals and many kinds of scientists often study ways to discredit the supernatural elements in existence…
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This post begins with a heartfelt disclaimer and a request for not being misunderstood. Trying to articulate my feelings on this subject of excellence in writing poses questions which can lead to discussions which can lead to actual arguments. So to avoid those, I will concede these particular thoughts belong to me. They’re not…
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Can you state your favorite movie, your favorite book, your favorite song? Definitively. One of each. I can’t. I don’t even want to make lists of each because they’d be too long and lose their impact by the sheer number of selections. Top Five? Top Ten? Not enough for me. How ‘bout…
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Why do you like certain characters and detest others? Is it easy to articulate? Sometimes it’s easier to describe “who” we don’t like and nail down the reasons for that than it is to tell why we like others. Can you do it? Father, thank you for the unique ways your people…
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Travis Thrasher recently posted that he was hard-headed enough to keep banging on the doors of publishing until one of them opened. http://thejourneyiseverything.blogspot.com/2011/03/keep-on-knocking-writing-tip-64.html So how ‘bout you? Are you stubborn enough to persevere—or should we use the religiously-correct term of “determined”? Does your belief in your work, your intention to improve,…
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As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name,…
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Excerpts from the ACLJ: There are powerful political interests that still want to see the Islamic victory mosque built on this sacred ground. The ACLJ stood before New York's State Supreme Court and argued that local New York City officials abused their discretion when they declined to give the building – which stands…
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Does your heroine display any of these characteristics? Does she have a quick wit and a sense of humor? Is she compassionate and empathetic? Can she discern the needs in others or solve problems? Does she charge into trouble or shy away from any hint of it? What’s to like about her? Is…
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If you’ve ever watched very young children, you know that people at their most innocent ages demonstrate bad behavior, selfish acts and attitudes, and live life as if it’s all about them. Now before all of you over-the-top mothers bash me with excuses for the conduct of those sweet little beings known as our…
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On novel reviews. A couple of years ago I argued I wouldn’t be doing “reviews”. Equated them with book reports in school. Anything “school” makes my curly hair go straight and my normal nail-biting increase tenfold. Once again author Mike Duran posted an interesting opinion about book reviews (http://mikeduran.com/?p=11984#comments) and generated a lot…
