Thanks for the awesome webinar! I have over two pages of notes haha.

My question was: What are some fictional books I can read/study to learn more about asking hard thematic questions and exploring resonant themes?

@sparrowhawke I’ve actually read Wednesday Wars before! I didn’t really like it, I think because I don’t usually read that genre. I should try his other books though!

@zee I really love Madeline L’Engle! I usually don’t like sci-fi but her books are always really good! I haven’t heard of the other books you mentioned, so I’ll add those to my r…[Read more]

@charityl Welcome to Story Embers!!

It’s impressive that you have several writing projects while also being a college student. I’m still in high school and I already have a hard time finding the time to write with all my schoolwork. XD

Do you have a favorite genre to write in?

@candide

So, I’ve never written a story about disappointment with the church but it’s something I’m familiar with. Like sparrowhawke said, I’m really glad someone wants to write about it! It’s definitely a topic that should be addressed in fiction.

I have had a bit of experience with writing about the church, only because I have a character in…[Read more]

@littlewolf

Welcome to Story Embers, Allie!! I looooove music, too! What are your favorite music genres? Do you have a favorite instrument to listen to?

That’s awesome that you’re an ENFP! I’m an INFJ but I know several ENFPs (including my mom) XD Do you know your enneagram number?

@authorenpointe

Kate DiCamillo writes books for like middle schoolers and around that age XD But she’s a really good writer! You should read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. It’s so. good. And you could probably read it in one or two sittings.

I’ve read all of Trenton Lee Stewart’s books, I’m pretty sure. Unless he released a new book in…[Read more]

@sparrowhawke

That makes sense! I don’t have social anxiety anymore but I’m still shy sometimes XD

So, what’s your WIP? I don’t think I’ve asked you that yet XD

@sparrowhawke

Yep! I’ve had a lot of personal experience with it so when God gave me the idea for the book it wasn’t too daunting of a task. Funnily enough, as I wrote Inheritance my own character arc followed the protagonist’s as she became more confident in her identity in God. So that’s cool. XD

Ooh, that sounds interesting! I love s…[Read more]

@authorenpointe

Understandable XD

Nice! I’ve never published anything but I know it’s really good to do so to impress publishers and agents XD

IM GLAD YOU ASKED XD Nadine Brandes, C. S. Lewis, Kate DiCamillo, Trenton Lee Stewart, Jerry Spinelli…. I could go on forever but I’ll stop there XD My top three favorite books right now are probably…[Read more]

@authorenpointe

Oooh, that sounds super interesting! And don’t worry, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone that’s good at summarizing their book XD

Ah, nice. It must be hard to focus on fiction and poetry at the same time XD

Oh cool! I’ve written a couple of short stories. Only one of them was good though XD I’m trying to get it published on an…[Read more]

@seekjustice Yep! I think I need to read more books that focus a lot on theme/message. Lewis does it really well XD

I’m trying to read all of his books! But so far I’ve only read his fiction. I think my mom has a couple of his theological ones though.

Ohh that’s so interesting! Is it a hard language to learn? I’ve been casually learning French…[Read more]

@authorenpointe

Welcome to Story Embers, Danielle! Your current project sounds interesting! What’s the premise? (If you don’t mind sharing, of course XD)

That’s so cool that you write poetry! I’ve always wanted to be a poet XD I feel like I fit into all the stereotypes of a poet except… I’m terrible at writing poetry XD

@zee

Thanks for following me! XD

I’ve been asked about EpicAddie1 before… it’s kind of a funny (and slightly embarrassing) story! When I was younger I would play Minecraft with my friend and we saw someone named EpicAddie. I thought that name was pretty cool (it’s not *rolls eyes at past self*) and I wanted to use it. But I felt bad just…[Read more]

@seekjustice

Awesome!

Thanks! I’ll definitely let you know when I open for alphas/betas. Hopefully it’ll be sometime soonish… there are a couple of big things I have to fix and then also make sure I’m doing my theme and message correctly. Theme is hard! I think because I’ve read so few books that focus on theme it’s harder for me to figure out…[Read more]

@seekjustice

Hi!! I totally remember you XD

Yep, I do! I think when I first joined KP I hadn’t started writing historical fantasy yet. My first attempt at the genre was… a year and a half ago? But I totally agree, there are not enough historical fantasy books out there. Your WIP sounds super cool! If you ever need an alpha…… XD

So, my…[Read more]

This is a super cool idea! Here’s my blog: A. L. Darley, Author

I’m terrible at posting consistently, but… I try XD