Connie -- I think it's purely subjective. To me, 'edgy' means that it makes a lot of readers feel uncomfortable. That's OK with me -- Jesus made a lot of people uncomfortable. And some of the best sermons I've ever heard made me feel uncomfortable a…
I have a PDF posted on my web page with my short story "Edgar Curry." A few people have loved it & a few people have said it was way too morbid (and not "feel-good," whatever that means). I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Here's a link to my web page:…
Kelly, I would love to send you a copy of my novel, High Street, to review. I'm sure you're busy, but there would be no hurry. The Christian Fiction Review Blog featured it one month (maybe 10 blogs participated), and I've had a lot of good comments…
I think some messages and meanings can be completely unintentional. They just come out in the creative process. Bob Dylan once said that many of the meanings and symbolism in his songs that people were debating were not intended. They just poured ou…
Kat -- I read the explanation you posted. I see what you were doing now. The way my mind grabbed the story structure was Wraith represented evil/Satan -- easy enough, but then the helpless girl was like humanity. So, Simone was the figure that stood…
Hey, Kat -- I just read it. I couldn't pass up that title. Very well written, with a lot packed into that short story. Aside from the suspense and horror (always a plus), I didn't get the message. Wraith was great; actually I thought every character…
I've been writing Christian fiction for quite a few years now (Human Condition / Horror). I'm a manager at a software company for my real job. I've self-published HIGH STREET and HARD PURSUIT, and have a web page with some PDFs posted.
I have a PDF posted on my web page with my short story "Edgar Curry." A few people have loved it & a few people have said it was way too morbid (and not "feel-good," whatever that means). I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Here's a link to my web page:
http://jacksfictionblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the opportunity to review "High Street". Folowing Jamie through his mind battle and through the rough streets was an awesome journey that I'd take again in a heart beat. I will post a review on my blog soon. It is high on my list of things to do! www.whatyoureadingnow.blogspot.com
Blessings, Verlina