This is it! The book cover for our “primer.” Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas is putting this one out, but I don’t know when yet. Believe me, I’ll let you know when it’s scheduled for release.
I’m excited about this little book. Terry and I illustrate the difference between being “called” to write and writing as an “offering” to Him. We define the genre of Christian Fiction and differentiate the genre from its marketing definition. We also analyze the different audiences Christians address in their works, either intentionally or unintentionally, to help them structure their novels for maximum impact.
That’s just a few of the things found between the covers.
I’ve found that people really don’t understand the concept of Christian Fiction. My own mother said, “Aren’t you just preaching to the choir?”
Well, yes. And no. The “choir” definite constitutes one audience. Some of us write simply to entertain Christians who are fed up with the trash found in mainstream books. Other authors do have a message they want to present, sometimes to the choir itself, sometimes to “non-choir members.” The point of Writing in ObedienceΒ is to help them identify their audience and hone their message to fit their needs.
I can’t wait for it to come out. I’m anxious to hear what you think!
TOTALLY excited about this one! Can’t wait to read it. Love the cover too :D. You go, girl!
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Thanks, Joanne!
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Whoohoo! Love the cover and can’t wait to read the book, since that is my genre. And so excited that you, my friend, was asked to contribute. Big kudos there!
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Thanks, Ceci. I’m tickled about it, too!
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Looking forward to hearing you share all this on Friday at ETWA
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Well, I can’t share *all* of it–who’d buy the book? π π π
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Let us know when it’s available. I just beta read something for someone who was struggling with this very concept.
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Oh, I’ll let everyone know! If you don’t hear me hollering first, you’ll find the announcement here! π
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I love it! Very shiny.
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Thanks! I like it. They did a good job!
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What is ETWA? —Dittos on keeping us informed.
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East Texas Writers Association in Longview, Texas. I’ll be speaking there Friday evening. Excited about that too!
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Yay, looks good!
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Thank you!
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