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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
Huh, I never thought of cereal from that angle.
And if hotdogs are a type of open sandwich, does that mean canapes are also open faced sandwiches but just mini sized? (the only reason I know about canapes was from recently watching a baking show and having to look the term up XD)
Oh dude. Hot cocoa wins every time (my younger…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
*whispers* I think they’ve all gone mad from frying their brains over hot button topics….
You know, I’ve never thought much on food taxonomy until today… lol.
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 5 months ago
@emily-wardolf
I asked my younger sister, and she whole-heartedly believes that cereal is a type of soup (which then means that oatmeal/porridge would be at type of stew.)
Also, we think a hotdog is a type of sandwich. I mean, you have the bread, meat, and extra fillings (like mayo and mustard, lettuce, etc.)
Here’s a question she wanted me to…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 posted an update in the group Fantasy Writers 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi Brian! I’m so sorry I lost touch with you after hearing about your mom. I got caught up in things here at home and haven’t been able to get back on the forum, though that’s not a good excuse. I recently returned and saw that you recently posted to the ‘Friendly Debates’ thread. Thought I’d reach out here and ask…[Read more]
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Thank you, Lily! Prayers are always appreciated. It was tough losing mom. I am still processing it. I am on Story Embers only now and then lately. Sometimes it is just better for me to find the quiet away from social media. The Lord seems more present in the stillness times, even though I know He never leaves or forsakes us. It is just that…[Read more]
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I will definitely be praying for you. God sees you and knows what you are going through, and I know He will strengthen and guide you as you seek Him. Pour yourself into His Word and you’ll find His comfort.
May He pour out His loving kindness and joy onto you and your family.
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Hi Brian! Merry Christmas!
I pray that God will fill your holiday with His peace and comfort; and bless it richly with His love.Blessings to you and your family!
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.”
Jn. 14:27-
Thank you, Lily! May the joy and blessings of our Precious Savior Jesus, fill you and your family and friends with His Hope and Peace! Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. Merry Christmas!
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,…[Read more]
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Thank you for your thoughts and blessings too! (also, Happy New Year! I’ve been praying that God will strengthen you in His Word and give you wisdom to know His Will.)
How has your writing been going? I was wondering what publisher you’re working with.-
Thank you, Lily! My publisher is WestBow Press (a division of Thomas Nelson). I am currently in the edits and deep into the revisions. Sometimes it goes very slow, but it is still moving forward. How is your writing going? Do you have a publisher yet or a plan on the route you want to take?
Happy New Year too! 🙂
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I’ve heard of WestBow; they help you independently publish your stories, if I remember correctly?
I’m glad to hear that the edits and revisions are moving forward (sometimes my revisions feel like they’re taking forever too.) How are you enjoying WestBow? Is it a good company to work with?My writing is going well;…[Read more]
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Congratulations on the publication of “An Apprentice Escapes”!
I am so proud of you for getting your work out there! Is your next book a sequel or a stand-alone story? Do you have a synopsis for the new book?As for WestBow, we paid for a mid-level package, but I must get the edited version out to them so they can start to work on it. Once I…[Read more]
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Aww, thanks so much! Your comment really encouraged me!
No, An Apprentice Escapes is a standalone (I tried to convince my characters to tell more stories, but, well, they never got back to me XD). Instead, I was visited by a whole new group of characters (I have a feeling this book will be a standalone too.) I don’t…[Read more]-
HI Lily,
Sorry it has been a while before I responded.
My idea really comes from a spiritual ache to address something that I see lacking in fiction and especially faith-based fiction.
Many people gravitate to a particular thematic point to illustrate with their story, which is fine, but one thing I saw lacking was the importance of knowing Jesus,…[Read more]
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No worries. I understand how busy life can get. How has your week been?
Thank you for sharing this. Too often, I hear pastors (and Christians movies/books/ etc) teach that Jesus is your ‘friend’. While yes, in a sense it is true, we really forget that Christ is actually Lord. Our wills, what we want, aren’t as…[Read more]
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I haven’t read those, but I did read Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson many years ago as well as The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. Recently I have just finished the Christian apologetics book “Is Atheism Dead?” by Eric Metaxas, but I’ve been wanting to read “Bonhoeffer” a biography also written by Eric Metaxas. I will have to check…[Read more]
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So sorry for the late reply! How has your week, been, Brian?
I haven’t read The Hiding Place yet; I’ve only seen the movie adaptation.
What did you think of “Is Atheism Dead?” Ah, I’ve seen another book about Bonhoeffer at the library (can’t remember the title), though I haven’t had a chance to look further into it…[Read more]-
Hi Lily,
My week has been busy at work and finding time to write is tough, but I am still pressing through. How was your week?
“Is Atheism Dead?” was a good book. It addresses the discoveries in science and biblical archaeology and some of the later under-reported regrets and conversions of prominent “atheists” who came to find faith in Christ.…[Read more]
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My week has been good. I just finished the first revision of my WIP, and sent it to my editor and alpha readers for feedback. And I’m helping beta read a friend’s MG novel (it’s her first).
Ah, what work do you do besides writing?That’s encouraging to find and read praise-worthy reports. Sometimes, looking around at…[Read more]
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We did go to Yosemite back in 2016. I don’t think we’ve been to Zion Natnl yet. We went to the Banf Natnl Park in the Canadian Rockies back in 2019, and also went to New Zealand in early 2019. We visited the Smokie Mountains in Gatlinburg, TN in August of 2017. We’ve taken the cograil train up to Pike’s Peak in 2013 during our first trip to…[Read more]
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I forgot to mention what work I do besides writing. I am a Healthcare Compliance Analyst for a major medical device and manufacturing company. I principally work with areas related to Healthcare Law and Anti-bribery International laws related to the Healthcare industry both domestically and abroad. We do internal company training and systems…[Read more]
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Wow, you’ve been to a lot of mountains! Which has been your guys’ favorite so far? I read Christie by Catherine Marshall back in highschool; have you ever read or seen the tv adaptation? It’s set in the Smoky Mountains, and the setting is just gorgeous.
Mountains are a great inspiration for fantasy stories; I see why…[Read more]-
My favorite has probably been the Colorado Rockies, though each of the mountainous places has its own unique charm. Recently we went to Breckenridge, CO and it was such a peaceful place. As far as the townships around the mountains, I highly recommend Gatlinburg, TN, but it is kind of difficult to get to, if you have to fly into Knoxville, TN.…[Read more]
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Hi Brian! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to keep you up late. Me and all my questions. So sorry about that 🙂
Wow, those sound like amazing places, although it is sad you can’t visit most of them any more. I think I would have liked New Zealand; maybe I’d spot a hobbit. Or an elf. XD
But yeah, that’s too bad things have…[Read more]-
Hi Lily,
No worries. You didn’t keep me us late. I just got on to SE late and began to reply not realizing the time. That was on me entirely.
Thank you for asking about Dad and for your kind prayers for him. Dad is doing well. He is still actively preaching God’s Word and adjusting to Mom’s absence. We know she is with Jesus, but the human ache…[Read more]
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Phew! Okay. Sometimes I log in late on Story Embers too *haha*
Sorry this reply is late. (Happy Wednesday, by the way!) My dad expanded one of our closets so we have extra storage now (our house is small.) And we’ve been putting everything back (erm, minus one box that I still have to clean out; but I’m not…[Read more]
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Hi Lily,
My dad typically preaches through the biblical books, so on Sundays, he is presently in 1 Peter, and on Wednesday nights he is going through the Book of Jeremiah.
I found out my uncle on Dad’s side (his sister’s husband) passed away this morning, so we are going to another funeral. It has been a hard year, but I am so grateful tho…[Read more]
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Brian, I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle! May I ask if you know what happened? When is the funeral scheduled?
That’s wonderful, though that he knew the Lord. How is your aunt? And how can we be praying for you this week?
Thank you for the link. I checked it out. Hobbiton is so beautiful! I couldn’t quite tell…[Read more]
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Thank you, Lily. He had leukemia and was sent home on hospice. He wasn’t expected to pass so soon, though. The funeral is on Monday at 10 am CST. It is a 4 1/2 hour drive so we have to leave tomorrow.
My aunt is doing okay with God’s grace helping her. They were married almost 60 years. (Would have been 60 in June.)
I think my favorite movie of…[Read more]
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@obrian-of-surface-world
Oh wow, sixty is quite a long time.
I’ll be praying that you guys have a safe drive. 🙂P.s Thank you for the photo. Mt. Sunday is so majestic!
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Hey Brian! Long time no see *glances at calendar* Whoa, really, long time no see lol.
Anywho, how have you and your family been? How’s your writing?
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself 4 years, 5 months ago
Ooo, you’re in the Jaron fanclub with my sister! XD I do like Jaron, but also Imogen and Tobias. Mott is pretty cool too! Also, Happy (early) Birthday! I hope you enjoy the fifth book.
Let’s see. My younger sister is about four and a half years younger than me; and the youngest sister is roughly ten years younger than me.
Ah…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introduce Yourself 4 years, 5 months ago
Hello there! I’m Lily. Welcome to the S.E forum! From what I gathered, you’re a fellow alto, Greatest Showman song lover, and Ascendance fan??!! (seriously, my sister and I love those books! The fifth book was so amazing!) Who’s your favorite Ascendance character?
I also have two younger siblings with big age gaps in between us;…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
I’ve read Fawkes by Nadine Brandes and really enjoyed it!
I also hope in person-fellowship works out at your church and you find that connection. 🙂
No, I won’t be able to do NaNoWriMo this year either. Actually, November can get a bit busy as we get ready for the holidays (in this case, getting/making Xmas gifts…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Hey, sorry it took awhile to reply.
Your story idea sounds cool; are you going to do NaNoWriMo this year?
Oh, my family loves The False Prince! We’re reading the fifth book in the series right now, and loving it. How far along in the series have you gotten?
“I also don’t like the idea that what makes adult fiction adult fic…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Sorry for the late reply!
Those sound like interesting reads. I also like to read nonfiction to inspire new story ideas; and yes, some classics really get you to think. Have you ever read Jane Eyre or A Separate Peace? (The latter has some choice words, from what I remember, but other than that, it really made you think.)
“I t…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
“Reading YA is just a draining experience for me at this point more than an edifying one, and though that’s not always a bad thing if you’re aware of it, I’ve needed to take more in recently so I’ve been gravitating toward non-fiction and classics, lol.”
Ah, what’s your favorite classic or nonfiction book so far? Are you needing…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Joy! That’s awesome that you want to encourage teens too! Hey, have you ever read Twice Freed (by Patricia St. John)? It’s been a long time since I’ve read it, but I remember it was based off Onesimus, the slave Paul helped in the book of Philemon.
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Oh, there’s no good or bad answer! Actually, I like it.
Yeah, I also don’t feel ready to tackle adult fiction yet. But I do hope God brings the right story for you to write when you’re ready! Also, that’s cool that you work in a library! Do you volunteer, or are you employed?
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Isaiah, it’s nice to meet you! I really enjoyed the points you made, and it’s given me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Hmm, yeah I’ve noticed that sometimes it seem to be a broad and kinda vague term.
Ah, is old school sci-fi and fantasy your favorite genre to write in?
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
No, no problem! I enjoyed hearing your thoughts (and totally understand the throttling thing. haha Feel free to rant) Yikes, I’ve heard they added some of the physical stuff in some YA books (maybe not as explicit as in some adult books, but it’s pretty clear what’s going on.)
Yes, there’s a lot more you could explore wi…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 6 months ago
Yeah, there’s a lot of junk out there for teens (which was why I moved away from reading in that category when I was in highschool. It’s depressing.) But I think that’s awesome that you’re looking out for your sisters, and that you have a passion to minister to fellow teens! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
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imwritehere1920 started the topic Why Do You Love YA? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hey there, it’s Lily. So, I’m a children’s/MG writer, and I love writing for that particular audience because I grew up reading a lot of MG stories.
Anyway, I realized there are a lot of people on here that write YA. So I’m curious. Why do you write YA stories? Was it a particular book or author that inspired you? Or do you strive to wri…[Read more]
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Dream Big (motivational cartoon I saw) in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
This was a pretty inspiring comic. Thanks for sharing this! (P.s where did you find this?)
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Audio Cinema in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 7 months ago
Hey there, Brian! I came to visit this topic and heard that your mom passed away. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad that’s she’s in heaven with Christ right now, though, and I look forward to meeting her one day. She sounds like an amazing person. If there’s anything I can pray for you specifically, please let me know!
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Thank you, Lily! Please pray for my Dad. He’s missing his sweetheart.
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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Howdy, y’all! in the forum Introduce Yourself 4 years, 7 months ago
Cool, you create games? Also I said I may be practicing at night. I could also be sleeping.  You’ll never know….. *mysterious music*
Wow! Seven sisters (especially honorary ones) are cool. I’m so sorry to hear one passed away *sends you a big hug*
I have two brothers who got married and ventured off into the unkn…[Read more]
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