Christian Fiction News: Dee & Marina Reports, Tony Dungy 1Million Sold

Christian Fiction News for the week of November 10, 2008

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Cross Walk Book Review: Burney's Wounded

You may be skeptical when it comes to the phenomenon of stigmatica; many evangelicals are. But the boo k does not push a conclusion. Instead, the issue is merely an invitation to shed your preconceived ideas about the way God works, much as first-century Jews were forced to do when Jesus arrived. If you can embrace this mindset, you’ll be blessed by the book. And if, like Gina, you are truly hungering for more of Jesus, this story will whet your appetite even more.

Author: Claudia Mair Burney
Title: Wounded (A Love Story)
Publisher: David C. Cook
Click for Full Review:Burney’s Talent Conveys Love for People, Jesus and Fiction

Bertrand's Book Proposal Tips for Novel Writers

How likely are you to put down money for the rough, uncut rock? Not very.For one thing, you're looking for finished stones, and there are plenty out there to choose from. Why would you bother with one that needs so much work-- especially when the seller expects you to pay top dollar?

As a consumer, you don't expect to have the jeweler's work thrown into our lap. What you're looking for is a stone ready to wear. That's common sense. But you'd be surprised how many aspiring authors neglect common sense when it comes to shopping around manuscripts.

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>Tony Dungy Wins ECPA Platinum Awards

Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker wins the PLATINUM AWARD. This award is a statement that his book, Quiet Strength has sold over 1,000,000 copies.

NANOWRIMO Tip: Embrace Your Oddity

Photo Source: VPasson
Update: This is a repost. The entire post is up on TMA today, because of schedule changes.

Last Week I asked my Twitter and Facebook buddies was it weird for me to write fiction (well type on puter)with my eyes closed. I also play music that fits the mood of the scene I'm writing and before I write I think visually of the setting and how my character is working the room in that setting. Closing my eyes help me visualize the story. I become a recorder of a world I see clearer on the inside of me and feel in my heart.

I learned that many of my friends now know that I'm a wee bit weird, while I found that I was not alone. Lisa T. Bergren, author of The Betrayal closes her eyes and writes when she is in "The Zone." She even uses music to write her wonderfully written Christy Award nominated stories.

However, there was one response that stood out more than others"

"Embrace your Oddity. "

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