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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
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.”
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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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imwritehere1920 replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
….what is a pate??
…Okay, I just looked it up, and I want to say no… but since pate (I don’t have the right keyboard for the accents) is made from meat, which is a protein… then yes ’cause peanut-butter is a type of protein…?
*oh dear we need help*
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Erynne replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
No. Just no. I can’t do anything with that.
Anybody interested in discussing more mature topics or do you wanna stick with food? I am totally game for either
In fact here’s this: are breadsticks just sticks of bread?
NO @DENALI-CHRISTIANSON I PLAY THE VIOLIN AND CELLOS ARE NOT JUST OVERGROWN…
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imwritehere1920 posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
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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imwritehere1920 posted an update in the group Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 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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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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Taylor Clogston replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
At this point I remembered that SE published an entire excellent series that relates exactly so this issue. For anyone who hasn’t read the Tricky Subjects series, I highly recommend it.
@obrian-of-the-surface-world I think that example is a good one to demonstrate how this topic has reached the end of its usefulness–I absolutely think watching…[Read more]
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Isaiah replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
Would I consider a news coverage of a triple rape-dismemberment worthy of being R rated? Probably, yes.
I am not trying to say that the Bible is only fit to be read by 18 year olds and above. But there’s a reason why we teach kids lighter and easier stories from the Bible. We start off with pretty colors and happy e…[Read more]
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Isaiah replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
Alright so let’s take a look at this @obrian-of-the-surface-world.
Humans are R rated. Vile. Sick. Depraved. Furtive. Hollow.
Saying that the Bible is not R rated, but its subject matter is, is an odd take to have. Is Braveheart not really R rated then? All it really is is a creative retelling of the freedom struggle of Scotland. The subject…[Read more]
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Emily Waldorf replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
@obrian-of-the-surface-world I agree. Thank you for articulating that.
For my part I don’t think so. Media with one of, or a combination of Sex, Violence, and Language can merit an R rating.
My opinion is that if it has that degree of Sex, Violence and Language it shouldn’t be watched/read (as a general rule, and with a possible exception for…[Read more]
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A hotdog is a wheat wrap.
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XDDD That’s great. I’ve gotta use that as ammo next time I’m confronted with this question. Especially because I know wheatwraps as a bunch of wheat stuffed in a sleeve of cloth heated up and put on sore muscles, lol.
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Noah Cochran replied to the topic Friendly debates here! in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 4 months ago
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Aaaaa! My man Brian! I cannot agree enough! I wrote up an entire document about this very topic! Perhaps I shall post it sometime. -
Cathy started the topic I’VE STARTED A NEWSLETTER! PROBABLY!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
HI GUYS!!!!
After finally pulling out Ehud and Rosario from the Character Castle 2.0, my co-author @rusted-knight and I agreed to start hosting a newsletter for anybody interested in seeing more of the characters and, well, their actual story…
The newsletter will be featuring a Prohibition-era steampunk webtoon with two main characters on o…[Read more] -
K.M. Small replied to the topic Prayer Support Thread in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
@obrian-of-the-surface-world I’ll be praying for you! I think as writers, we have a unique call and ability to walk in the pain of a thousand people. Meaning, when we immerse ourselves in our characters’ pain to create believability, we are immersing ourselves in the pain of all the readers who will deeply relate to that characters pain. It’s a…[Read more]
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Josiah DeGraaf replied to the topic Prayer Support Thread in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
@anne-of-lothlorien Those are some great thoughts! We have a great guide indeed. ^_^ I was travelling up to Harrisburg over the weekend of the 6th.
@obrian-of-the-surface-world Those do sound like some hard experiences to go through as you work on writing your story. I will certainly pray for you when I go out and pray later…[Read more]
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Josiah DeGraaf replied to the topic Prayer Support Thread in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
Hey friends!
Just thought I’d touch base with you all a week later and see how this was going for you all. 🙂 I’m a couple days behind due to some travelling I did over the weekend, but have been appreciating going through this habit over this past week. Thinking through the Day Three prayer prompt in particular helped me to realize just how…[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]
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]