https://storyembers.org/members/matthew-roland/activity/ Activity feed for Matthew Roland. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 9d746cd5c8de6abef599593683f63978 https://storyembers.org/4-opportunities-writers-miss-if-they-arent-involved-in-a-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5455 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 22:00:28 -0400 Good reminder, Daeus!

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the second and final installment in our two-part mini series on the value of supporting fellow writers. To learn why we decided to spotlight this topic, r […] ]]> eea41a0fe55e9640e44734caa6362d44 https://storyembers.org/should-you-share-the-gospel-in-your-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-5175 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 03:41:33 -0400 Really like how you articulated this issue, Daeus.

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post Have you ever heard that gospel presentations ruin novels? Or that entertaining stories with good morals but no references to the Bible are humanistic?   I’m familiar with both th […] ]]> b33eac19bef361c003d045b2077b9156 https://storyembers.org/three-principles-narnia-teaches-us-about-writing-christian-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-5035 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:45:07 -0400 I concur on many points. However, writing characters ‘who stay humble through [their] triumph’ over inherent flaws ought not to be mandated. Dealing with the pride and arrogance that results from conquering darkness is one of the defining attributes of the human condition, and it should be addressed likewise. The Silmarillion & The Children of…[Read more]

In reply to - Maddie Morrow wrote a new post The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a story that has withstood the test of time, and I think one of the main reasons is the Pevensie children, who are memorable on so many […] ]]> 1bd89d4a0834133c21974e5764ebcdd1 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77864/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:54:33 -0400 0 f3e88be3ad6834f5d0c569a83c959b69 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77863/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:53:32 -0400 0 3f388c1c41bb0356d16bc296a33539f2 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70641/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:43:36 -0400 0 c13328329637bd39118de96deaefbc0f https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70603/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:55:09 -0400 0 4daa48a64e16400cc9850e30582b5abe https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67651/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:52:09 -0400 0 0396b7765777d0d43624865be60f0467 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67650/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:51:31 -0400 0 c4b598590322f84aa6632c301e6c9b73 https://storyembers.org/are-you-publishing-your-book-too-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:12:59 -0400 Very true. Get the story right––making sure that it reflects your standards (and that your ‘standards’ are competent), and THEN you can consider publishing––whether that’s traditional or by yourself. First impressions are often the difference-makers when one decides whether to read your stories or not, and your work will reflect back on YOU. Yo…[Read more]

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post I self-published my first novel before it was ready to be shared with the public. The story had merit, so I assumed it was publishable. Wrong. Looking back, I’m embarrassed.   The in […] ]]> b2adb17fb9cf3398262f680671202459 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63548/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:33:40 -0400 0 ddbace7af1d4043f568c3dc1c2f6082f https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63013/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:41:45 -0400 0 f3d2e4555146b0fffae935cdac36a147 https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63011/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:34:47 -0400 0