tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post5477957959365452292..comments2024-02-25T04:30:27.006-05:00Comments on Wanderer's Pen: Dear Christian Writers ...Victoria Grace Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-41501342867245251942014-12-20T12:31:12.522-05:002014-12-20T12:31:12.522-05:00I understand. Thank you. ^ ^' There are a lot ...I understand. Thank you. ^ ^' There are a lot of good Christian books that aren't preachy (Jill Williamson, Bryan Davis and Steven James are some Christian authors that write excellent Christian fiction), but it seems in the movie department most Christian movies are pretty lame. It's like I almost feel that as a Christian I have an obligation to like it, but I just like good writing and I cannot stand bad writing so it's all about that for me. Thanks for commenting. :) I'm glad you liked it. :)Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-22233695598328882552014-12-20T00:59:08.681-05:002014-12-20T00:59:08.681-05:00I definitely know what you mean—I despised "G...I definitely know what you mean—I despised "God's Not Dead" and I've almost given up on the Christian fiction genre altogether. Like, I'm over it. But, because I know some people are still prone to its writing, I'm glad there are some resources out there to keep people in line, like this one. :) I'm glad you pointed out these things—and I'm also glad that I feel not like a bad Christian for hating these things in Christian fiction. XD Thanks for the validation.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797485444727976121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-36363444341906371612014-08-13T12:40:30.552-04:002014-08-13T12:40:30.552-04:00Lol. XD Oh really? It was also the reason I didn&#...Lol. XD Oh really? It was also the reason I didn't like this homeschooling that had two perfect characters named Ace and Christi. Even as a middleschooler I could call "Lame". Thank you. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it. Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-85093861282161520092014-08-13T02:08:18.770-04:002014-08-13T02:08:18.770-04:00YES. That's why I really hated the Girls One ...YES. That's why I really hated the Girls One Year Devotions. The characters were all "Oh, you broke something? I'll now tell you all about how Jesus mends your heart!"<br />It just wasn't normal. I'm so happy you made this post!!!!Aria Graysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-69425392337996162142014-08-12T20:54:50.089-04:002014-08-12T20:54:50.089-04:00Thank you. :) I appreciate the comment regardless....Thank you. :) I appreciate the comment regardless. ^ ^Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-32366525613005684502014-08-12T15:06:01.331-04:002014-08-12T15:06:01.331-04:00And I know this was posted a while ago, but it'...And I know this was posted a while ago, but it's really great! :)Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-41964172685590505092014-08-12T15:01:17.187-04:002014-08-12T15:01:17.187-04:00Great post! I hate it when Christian books or movi...Great post! I hate it when Christian books or movies get too preachy. I think it's important to get across good messages, but I hate when they're shoved in your face.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-65766508473888835212014-04-02T13:05:35.953-04:002014-04-02T13:05:35.953-04:00Heh heh. We tend to do it early on because we don&...Heh heh. We tend to do it early on because we don't know. It's went it's done in published books and theater-bound movies that I started wagging my finger. Thanks for commenting. :)Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-43135421563335205502014-04-01T22:42:02.628-04:002014-04-01T22:42:02.628-04:00This is so darn true!!! I made pretty much all the...This is so darn true!!! I made pretty much all the mistakes in my first full length writing project, and hope to not make them again. >.<Aurora Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845255557044595795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-71204609317674889902014-04-01T19:28:29.081-04:002014-04-01T19:28:29.081-04:00No problem. :)No problem. :)Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-26843349709643346642014-03-31T11:23:03.816-04:002014-03-31T11:23:03.816-04:00Awesome :) thanks. Awesome :) thanks. Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-44076372279579651412014-03-30T22:18:27.140-04:002014-03-30T22:18:27.140-04:00Cool. :) The titles listed above for one, Halfling...Cool. :) The titles listed above for one, Halflings by Heather Burch, Precisely Terminated by Amanda L. Davis and Failstate by John W. Otte. I have reviews of these on my blog in the book reviews section if you want more details on them. :) Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-1394207455269445542014-03-30T21:44:12.562-04:002014-03-30T21:44:12.562-04:00I'd take suggestions :) I read practically any...I'd take suggestions :) I read practically any genres. Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-29098733097097673822014-03-30T18:01:28.917-04:002014-03-30T18:01:28.917-04:00Thank you. :) If you'd like some other good Ch...Thank you. :) If you'd like some other good Christian books, I can give you recommendations. I know lots that are very good. They're mostly speculative though since that's my genre lol. Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-33913300586797835822014-03-30T17:59:37.595-04:002014-03-30T17:59:37.595-04:00Thank you. :) I agree. Keep working at it. :) It&#...Thank you. :) I agree. Keep working at it. :) It's possible to do it right. It's just harder.Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-56591094870810331972014-03-30T10:17:43.192-04:002014-03-30T10:17:43.192-04:00I wholeheartedly agree. I was just lamenting this ...I wholeheartedly agree. I was just lamenting this to my mom yesterday. I've been having a lot of trouble finding books to read that aren't full of sex and other nasty things, and she said I need to read more Christian books. And I told her that I get so sick of reading Christian books because the characters are all so perfect, spiritual, and all talk in the "trust in Jesus" language. (not that I think any of it is bad, because I am a Christian, but you know- it get's old) and they ALL have sermon's in them. ALL OF THEM. It annoys me. Great post!Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-43063430668772788782014-03-30T09:32:21.207-04:002014-03-30T09:32:21.207-04:00These are so true! We have such a great opportunit...These are so true! We have such a great opportunity, but I know I've caught myself ignoring storytelling rules because "it's the only way to make the point" or something. That doesn't mean the point is bad - it means the storytelling is bad.116https://www.blogger.com/profile/08076598689426820573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-64823926782186757032014-03-29T23:42:40.772-04:002014-03-29T23:42:40.772-04:00Thank you. :) I'm glad you're recognizing ...Thank you. :) I'm glad you're recognizing it. It's an easy thing to fall into, but it's a habit that can be broken. Keep working at it. :)Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-90406586298478227802014-03-29T22:00:44.673-04:002014-03-29T22:00:44.673-04:00Brilliant post! I've definitely noticed people...Brilliant post! I've definitely noticed people getting too preachy in Christian books/movies, and sometimes, I even notice it in my own writing. I've been very careful, though, to try to keep the sermons and preachiness to a minimum in my stories, so hopefully I'm doing a good job.<br /><br /><br />Alexa Skrywer<br />alexaskrywer.blogspot.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-69293631609965928642014-03-29T21:53:42.155-04:002014-03-29T21:53:42.155-04:00I totally understand. That's why I think us Ch...I totally understand. That's why I think us Christian writers who are aware of this need to put more well-written Christian media out there. :)<br /><br />Thank you. :) I'm glad you liked it. Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414833843767621137.post-10018680934653993792014-03-29T17:45:52.049-04:002014-03-29T17:45:52.049-04:00I agree 100%. I usually avoid Christian movies an...I agree 100%. I usually avoid Christian movies and books, unless I've heard the best of the best things about them, because of these exact reasons. I'm a Christian and love Jesus, but seriously - even *I'M* irritated by it. I can't imagine what non-believers think when they see/hear that stuff. LOL ;)<br /><br />Great post!! I really appreciate you putting it out there! :)Sierra Abramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330264859252593838noreply@blogger.com