tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post115998308008635271..comments2023-11-05T03:47:03.674-07:00Comments on The Lost Genre Guild: Why Bother?cynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15514785429568086047noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160358835063197902006-10-08T19:53:00.000-06:002006-10-08T19:53:00.000-06:00thanks, chadthanks, chadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160277758701844892006-10-07T21:22:00.000-06:002006-10-07T21:22:00.000-06:00Good point Andrea.Good point Andrea.Chad Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852387555117317543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160170850692257372006-10-06T15:40:00.000-06:002006-10-06T15:40:00.000-06:00greetings, all. Honestly, and I don't mean this as...greetings, all. Honestly, and I don't mean this as a criticism, but I don't understand how any christian can write a secular novel. Even when I'm not trying to, my faith (or lack thereof as the case sometimes was) shines through. Isn't that how it should be? How do you write a secular book without hiding your light under a bushel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160080048116382422006-10-05T14:27:00.000-06:002006-10-05T14:27:00.000-06:00Shnakvorum, rikoyoch!(Greetings, friends).As a fel...Shnakvorum, rikoyoch!<BR/>(Greetings, friends).<BR/><BR/>As a fellow Christian who writes sci-fi this I'm thrilled to have found this blog and the discussion going on here.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to do my part in the struggle of good vs evil. Though I tend to write because I have stories to share than because of any specific message I wish to impart.<BR/><BR/>I base my stories upon my beliefs and center my world creation upon Truth. Beyond that I try and let any meaning and message rise organically from the characters as they encounter the trials of life. And trust that God will use the writing to touch lives in ways beyond what I can imagine.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01319201996699675786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160077440918022902006-10-05T13:44:00.000-06:002006-10-05T13:44:00.000-06:00I recognize a few names on your contributors' list...I recognize a few names on your contributors' list but am so excited by this dialogue. As Elliot pointed out, we have a similar team blog going with a shared purpose. <BR/><BR/>The same core group of writers has also started a C SF/fantasy blog tour (at least one of your members—waving to Chris—has joined) as a way to promote the genre. If you'd be interested in taking a look at what we're doing, click on over to <A HREF="http://csffblogtour.com/" REL="nofollow"> CSFF Blog Tour</A>.<BR/><BR/>Another resource is former NavPress editor Jeff Gerke's new site, WhereTheMapEnds.com.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to some kind of collaboration with you all. By God's grace, the lost genre will be found!<BR/><BR/>BeckyRebecca LuElla Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823550402103559922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160065425667924092006-10-05T10:23:00.000-06:002006-10-05T10:23:00.000-06:00Thanks to Elliot for pointing out this Most Excell...Thanks to Elliot for pointing out this Most Excellent Blog! I'm going to put a link to it from mine right away.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to read more!Shannon McNearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731942705231600275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160063612761536162006-10-05T09:53:00.000-06:002006-10-05T09:53:00.000-06:00Hi folks!Sorry if this comment is a little off-top...Hi folks!<BR/><BR/>Sorry if this comment is a little off-topic, but I just stumbled across your blog now.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to point three things out which may be of interest to you - <BR/><BR/>There's another group of evangelical writers seeking to promote Christian SF & Fantasy in Christian markets. They include Karen Hancock, the award winning fantasy author, among their number- their blog is called 'Speculative Faith' and it's here: http://specfaith.ritersbloc.com/<BR/><BR/>Secondly, have you visited Christian Fandom? It's got lots of good resources for Christian fans of science fiction, fantasy, westerns, and horror:<BR/>http://www.christian-fandom.org/<BR/><BR/>Thirdly, you may be interested in my series of posts on the history of Christian writers in science fiction and fantasy, which begins here:<BR/>http://clawoftheconciliator.blogspot.com/2006/03/science-fiction-fantasy-and-faith-part.html<BR/><BR/>I hope those links are of some interest - I apologize if you're already aware of them, but it seems that all sorts of groups with parallel interests can spring up on the Internet without encountering each other.Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144417439505262113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160008840099202912006-10-04T18:40:00.000-06:002006-10-04T18:40:00.000-06:00I look at it this way. God created each of us with...I look at it this way. God created each of us with a specific set of spiritual gifts and talents. I kind of like to think of it like a paint pallet. A little Evangelism, a daub of hospitality...<BR/><BR/>With that in mind, those of us created as writers serve different purposes. I write both Christian and non-Christian but all for the glory of God. <BR/><BR/>The Lost Genre is a favorite of mine. If we write it, He will use it. It doesn't matter if it's to the lost or saved, what matters is that we do it for Him. He'll take care of the rest.<BR/><BR/>Donna Sundblad<BR/><A HREF="http://www.inspiredauthor.com/Fiction_Writing/Fantasy/Learn_Magic_Writing_fantasy.htm" REL="nofollow">Inspired Author</A>Donna Sundbladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931096970113616734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1160000189755246942006-10-04T16:16:00.000-06:002006-10-04T16:16:00.000-06:00Yeah, except I tend to write to encourage the bret...Yeah, except I tend to write to encourage the brethern. Drawing people to Jesus is something only He can do, so I leave that to Him and lay my writing before Him as an offering to do with as He will. Or I try. With so many voices out there, it's incredibly easy to lose your focus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33325729.post-1159986594008279702006-10-04T12:29:00.000-06:002006-10-04T12:29:00.000-06:00Absolutely! We're with you, man.Absolutely! We're with you, man.Grace Bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357028816311898327noreply@blogger.com