Biblical parables as storytelling patterns

Filed under Tips & Tools on May 10, 2010
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There is a common belief that Jesus used parables to teach spiritual truths because they used examples of every day life that the average person could identify with and understand. I shared this belief for many years, until recently reading this passage during my personal study: And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why [...]

The Bible as a storytelling pattern

Filed under Tips & Tools on October 12, 2009
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I know I have readers who are neither christian nor religious. Most of what follows may not have relevance to you, but I do make some applications to fantasy fiction writing with regard to presenting deities and embedding messages in your story. I encourage you to read through the entire post and take from it [...]

CSFF May ’07: TSR day 3

Filed under Blog Tours on May 23, 2007
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As promised, I’ll conclude my contribution to this tour with the final part of my interview with Marcy Rockwell, one of the editors of The Sword Review. Q: So, now you’re an editor for TSR. How did that come about? MR: I’m friends with one of the poetry editors there, Marcie Lynn Tentchoff – we’re [...]

CSFF May ’07: TSR day 2

Filed under Blog Tours on May 22, 2007
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It was my pleasure to become acquainted three years ago with one of the hardest working writers I know. If you’ve ever visited Marcy Rockwell’s LiveJournal, you’ll note that she’s got something making the rounds nearly every week. Her debut novel is about to hit bookshelves around the world. And she’s a Navy wife and [...]

CSFF May ’07: The Sword Review

Filed under Blog Tours on May 21, 2007
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This month’s Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy blog tour features The Sword Review. I’ll be interviewing my friend and fellow WotC freelance novelist, Marcy Rockwell. Marcy is a regular contributer to TSR, and recently took on the role of Poetry Editor for the e-zine. In the meantime, check out the other tour stops: Brandon Barr [...]