The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
Proverbs 10:29
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Thoughtful can mean you go out of your way to be kind to others and do unexpected things for people. It can also mean you listen to others and carefully assess what they've said before giving a reply. Thoughtful also refers to the process of thinking. Whether it's contemplating a decision or the in general focus on life issues. It's both descriptive and active. Passive and aggressive.
When writing characters, an author must choose to demonstrate types of personalities by their actions, decisions, inactions, or indecisions. A male character can be an action guy but thoughtful in the process. Or he can be all brawn and thoughtless. A female character might be more thoughtful but unable to make difficult decisions. Or she might be a determined girl of action who gives little thought to who she must move to get what she wants. And, of course, all the variables in between.
What kind of character(s) do you prefer? Do you like your men thoughtful? Your women tough? What are your favorite types of characters?
Father, inspire us to write what you would have us write. You give the talent. Use us, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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I'm down the road at Novel Rocket today. Got frustration? Get it out here.
Lord, thank you for every opportunity. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Love the look. Would like to see the full room.
Father, again, always, thank you for creative beauty. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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One of my old favorites.
Father, help them know you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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If you go back far enough on this blog – as in years ago – you will see how I objected to writing reviews. It felt too much like the school experience, I said. Among other things. Those of you who read my blog have become used to my reviews. Admittedly, some are better than others.
Over the years, writing reviews has become an interesting experience. Some of the books are mandatory reviews – the trade-off for receiving a free copy of the story. Those mandatory reviews can be some of the toughest to write because, if I don't care for the books, I don't want to savage them for several reasons. Perhaps the story wasn't the kind I enjoy reading even though its description made me think otherwise. I'm just one opinion. Most of you who read a lot understand one person's hated novel is another's joy.
Some stories I'm almost crazy about but they have a few things that just don't work for me. I try to be fair. Sometimes I will recount for readers why certain characters or instances bother me, and sometimes I will give a general overview instead of specifics. I make a real effort not to blow the story and critical plot points for other readers. That can be difficult when some stories use every element to contribute to the plot.
Some novels I've read I chose not to review. My opinion of them is too negative.
Bottom line, some of you have enjoyed my reviews and for that I'm most grateful. I'll keep doing it as long as I feel I'm being useful or helpful or passing along valid opinions of novels. And I'll hope you continue to find them worthy of your time.
Father, thank you for giving me the opportunities to experience multiple authors. Thank you for the experience of seeing your creativity vastly distributed. May I always write what's pleasing to you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Proverbs 11:3 (NIV)
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Supposedly nothing's wrong. Well, fine. I tried at least 20 times to post this morning. Two browsers. But nothing's wrong. Okay.
Lord, thank you in all things. Always. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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My review of this final book in the Coming Home Series will be up soon. You can find more information on this story here.
Father, please continue to bless Brenda on her writing journey, keep the stories coming, and her faith strong. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Would love to see a wider angle of this one, but I like what I can see.
Lord, a little beauty in all its dimensions I'm sure can't compare to the surroundings in heaven, but it's lovely to see the craftsmanship of your designs. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
