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Saturday Michael and I will meet for lunch with Kirk, who I met at this year’s local conference in May, and his wife Patty. I met Kirk sitting next to him at an editor appointment. He claims he’s not outgoing, but he’s clever, funny, and serious about writing, and he let me sit with…
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Editing. Like any other part of publishing, there are a multitude of editors and editorial opinions as to what makes good writing and how exactly to transform your mediocre words into a potential masterpiece. Forgive the exaggeration. No one doubts the benefits of a good editor. Good being the operative word. I have…
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There’s nothing quite like determining to write a novel—and then actually doing it. I’m quite sure it’s easier for some than others. I can speak to my own endeavors and make observations garnered from those with whom I’ve spoken who are in the throes of writing their first novel or are anticipating doing that…
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Mike Dellosso is a self-described writer of Christian horror, a term rarely used by any “official” in the publishing industry. Yesterday on Mike’s blog he brought up the frustration he feels regarding the various labeling of genres. Opinions vary as to the labeling of Christian fiction. Some think there are already too many,…
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Those of you who read this blog on a regular basis know this novel was scheduled to be reviewed a couple of weeks ago on the CFBA Tour. There was a problem with the distribution of the book so I received mine a few days ago. Coinciding with the promotion of Ted Dekker’s latest…
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When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My…
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The INSPY AWARDS SHORTLIST: http://inspys.com/?p=405
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I see through you. The sweet voice and gentle way. A trap you learned. Exercise in control. But I see through you. I used to mourn for you. But now I’m reviled. You’re a predator in silk voice And lace camisole. Fierce and fluff …
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Back to novel reviews . . . As you know I rarely read reviews until after I’ve read a book. Too much information even by the most delicate reviewers who take extreme care not to reveal intricate plot points or spoilers of any kind. I’ve mentioned here that I usually read one or two…
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Words. So many. So few. Expressions. Clichés. Slang. Accents. Profanity. Vulgarity. What are writers to do with these words? Let’s talk about clichés. We all know them well because most of us use them frequently in conversation without even thinking about them. They’re common in everyday talk. We recognize the comparisons, the similes.…
