Do You Write Outside of Your Denomination?

One of my pet peeves when reviewing an inspirational title is denominational legalese. Mind you I have edited a few local pastor's books with that slant. But their books weren't built for a national audience, but for their congregation, which makes it okay. But when you have written a book for a national platform shouldn't the book be universal? And if the answer is yes, then what topics in our spiritual canon could we use? Which ones we should not?

Countdown: 2 days before SORMAG Workshop

The Last Inspired Teen Beach Read

The Last Inspired Beach read for Young Adults, my recommendation is Melody Carlson's Notes from a Spinning Planet.

The Notes from a Spinning Planet series follows the adventures of 19-year-old Maddie Chase as she travels around the world with her Aunt Sid, a reporter. Excitement and adventure abound as Maddie learns about the world, different cultures, and herself. In her first trip to Papua New Guinea,

After her life-changing journey to Ireland, twenty-year-old Maddie Chase feels ready for whatever she and her Aunt Sid will find on their trip to Papua New Guinea. But when she sets foot on the beautiful South Pacific island, she can't help but wonder if it's really the paradise she thought it would be.

As Maddie delves deeper into the culture and history of the land—and develops relationships with nationals who are eager to share their lives—she finds a tangled past that could help to explain the current health crisis. Will Maddie be able to see past the darkness to offer light to these gracious island people?

Join Maddie on her latest international adventure as she learns that maybe it is possible for one person to change someone's world. Read an excerpt

A Weeks Excuse

Sad news in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution today.

Juanita Bynum, a preacher whose fiery and frank sermons about women's empowerment have won her a national following, was attacked by her husband[Bishop Thomas Weeks III ] in the parking lot of an Atlanta hotel early Wednesday morning, police said.
-Evangelist Bynum attacked by husband in parking lot. By SAEED AHMED for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 08/22/07

I'm still trying to process the Michael Vick Mess, Billy Graham's health's worsening and now this disappointment. Let me be clear I'm not a follower of Bynum, but I hate domestic violence. I am a domestic violence survivor. I pray for them both.

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Tyler Talk

Christian Fiction Blog has quite a few Tyler Perry fans. I though it would be easy for you, if I speedlinked some of our most read TP entries, in one place. Enjoy.

• Meet the Paynes
• Madea, Bully & the Beat
• Madea, Universality, & The Marketable Christian
• Tyler Perry Wish List
• Madea's Family Reunion
• The Payne of Demand
• Tuesday is for Daddy
• What's Done in the Dark
• Who's the Biggest Payne
  

4 Things Bookish Social Networks Do Blessed Well for The Master’s Artists

Recently have you been invited to join a bookish social network: Shelfari, Library Thing, Good Reads, listal, Shelfcentered?

I have, and, girlfriend, it took me every bit of right now to figure out what to do with them all. My hope was to try them all out and write an article about my picks and tips to help you for a writer’s magazine, but instead I discovered something else. These online book nooks(OBs)can serve a special purpose for The Master’s Artist, too.

Want to know what they are? Click here.

Review: Guilty of Love

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Summary: Cheney Reynolds’ condemnation has imprisoned her heart and her faith. She only believes in what she can control, because she can’t forgive herself for having an abortion when she was a teenager. When she befriends her womanizing neighbor she opens up to love again. Will she have a happy ending this time or lose her faith forever?

Parke “PJ” Jamieson VI is as arrogant as his namesake. He is a descendant of African kings, which in his eyes, has given him license to be a ladies’ man. But when he befriends his unattractive neighbor Cheney, he finds himself falling in love for the first time.

Read the full review in the September edition of Romantic Times Magazine on newstands now.(Urban Christian, August, 300pp., $14.95)

Are You Going on a Shelfari?

Ok. Who han't signed up for a shelfari account? Someone sent me an invitation and boy...I can't write for adding books to my online shelf. Before I complete my shelf I want to know from you. What do you plan to do with this information? How is shelfari going to help you as a writer and reader? By Monday I will have some ideas to share until then tell me what you plan to do with it. My Shelfari account is here.