tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post4931420117268943394..comments2023-06-23T09:21:12.107-06:00Comments on Fiction Matters: Fiction as ConversationBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-55260663721439972022010-04-29T12:58:28.634-06:002010-04-29T12:58:28.634-06:00Another new voice in town here. Thank you for you...Another new voice in town here. Thank you for your post. It will help me to help others understand the stand I am taking with my ms; to exalt God and to share my faith with others. Do you find your writing gives you a platform to share your faith?www.writingisdevine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896225494172306382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-65079031981409393382010-04-20T07:45:18.222-06:002010-04-20T07:45:18.222-06:00Love this concept. It will be something to think a...Love this concept. It will be something to think about as I write. Everyone gleans what they want or need from fiction. Some read for simple pleasure while others may be searching for a bit of wisdom or confirmation about their own life. Each to his own. <br />Blessings!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-18436376226225375192010-04-19T20:21:09.791-06:002010-04-19T20:21:09.791-06:00That's the best type of story - one that keeps...That's the best type of story - one that keeps you turning the pages, but then also leaves you with something to think about after you stop turning pages. Great post, Bonnie. :)Bonnie Way aka the Koala Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601183003333359031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-42978589411037195792010-04-19T16:13:46.137-06:002010-04-19T16:13:46.137-06:00Hey Jason, Thanks for stopping by. Yes, we can wri...Hey Jason, Thanks for stopping by. Yes, we can write around a message, too. I've found the story itself is what decides what the message will be. But, it's not the only way to write a novel.<br /><br />Wendy: I love Minny, too. All the voices are wonderful. I'm near the end of the book - crossing my fingers for a powerful ending.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-21897657551753426232010-04-19T16:05:10.253-06:002010-04-19T16:05:10.253-06:00Ah, I love this..."she tells a story." A...Ah, I love this..."she tells a story." And what a story she tells!!! I'm reading The Help now too. Minny cracks me up. I root for her every day. The characters are fantastic. I find myself reading the book slowly just so I can soak it all up.<br /><br />This is one book sure to stay with me. Messages are only able to come alive from within the pages *b/c* the story has been crafted so well.<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2587083790012339479.post-61396155109957659372010-04-19T10:50:57.171-06:002010-04-19T10:50:57.171-06:00Hi Bonnie,
I really like the way you put this, so ...Hi Bonnie,<br />I really like the way you put this, so thanks for the post. I agree that while "the message" is so important to many authors, their downfall can be when opinions take over. It's much more effective to write around the message in ways that let readers make their own determinations without feeling lectured. I'm a similar type of author (or so I think) and have a novel that is based on an argument between husband and wife over the proof of some form of God. Of course I can't prove it or disprove it, but I can create intriguing events that get one thinking as I attempt to let the reader determine who wins this bet. http://thelittleuniverse.comJason Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894006270174927099noreply@blogger.com