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Bill,
I hate to worry you, but what makes you think your kids aren't already reading this kind of story and more? I know I did. Wouldn't it be better for them to read it from someone with a Christian world view? Besides, this is really the kind of…
You're in good company on this board. I have the same problem, which I now view as a virtue. I have several churches using my fiction for book clubs. And, while I don't get explicit, I don't always shut the door either. Just keeping it real.
Dennis
Totally agree! Of course, that means you may not get published traditionally. SO??? I quit doing this for money a long time ago.
Agreed! How do you show what Christ can really do inour lives, if we don't show what we're like without Him? I think we also need to show that even when we know Him, we stumble. How else do you deal with the concept of forgiveness?
Zaria,
Then we've met the same people! I haven't met a perfect one yet either. Most people will tell you that good writing needs to deal with conflict. Why not write about the real conflicts in real people (even the Christians) instead of contriviin…
As to how much, I agree that drawing the line at less is sometimes more. That still begs the question: where is that line? I think that's where the Holy Spirit comes in; you have to run all those things by Him. Again, if it is just for the sake of l…
See what happens when you let boys play in the sand box, Michelle? (g) I do agree, however, that is one of many discussions we ought to have from a Christian perspective.
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 5:52pm on January 8, 2009,
Shawna Williams said… - Thanks for accepting Dennis. I look forward forward to getting to know you.
40 years; that's beautiful.
- At 12:28pm on July 27, 2008,
Nora St.Laurent said… - I've just posted a fun interview of Michelle Sutton to my blog. You will learn some interesting things you never new. Check it out! www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Nora :)
- At 12:04am on January 2, 2008,
Rachel Marks said… - I read your forum post and just had to stop by and let you know that I think you do awesome at tugging those strings! Good luck with your work! See you round!
- At 1:02pm on January 1, 2008,
Dennis Bates said…
- Peg,
Wouldn't leave you out. Have a great year!
Dennis
- At 12:58pm on January 1, 2008,
Peggy Blann Phifer said… - Hey, Dennis, thanks for thinking of me to be one of your friends. Blessings to you for this brand new year!
- At 3:04pm on December 31, 2007,
Dennis Bates said…
- Same to you, Deb. Don't be such a stranger. Talk to me sometime. (g)
Dennis
- At 2:58pm on December 31, 2007,
Debra Ullrick said… - Hey Dennis! Thanks for adding me to your friend's list. This is so awesome of Michelle to do this.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIEND!
Debra
- At 6:54pm on December 29, 2007,
Michelle Sutton said… - Welcome Sheaf House Author!
- At 6:07pm on December 29, 2007,
Dennis Bates said…
- Thank you. Back at you!
Very cool idea to have a site like this.
Dennis
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- Reader, writer, or both?
- Both
- Favorite Genre
- Love stories
- About Me:
- I ama retired attorney and former journalist. I write love stories from a male point of view and have five wip with plans to mix POD and traditional publishing starting next year. I live in Iowa and write stories that don't fit all the guidelines many CBA sources list.
- Website:
- http://dennisbates.com
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