tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post3236599171819179864..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Treat your story as a giftJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11079631932025599912013-02-19T16:32:43.084+10:002013-02-19T16:32:43.084+10:00GREAT article Ian. I love that when God nudges you...GREAT article Ian. I love that when God nudges you because it is not only reassuring of His presence, but of His guidance, and our purpose or place in His plans. <br /><br />I was about to take a slight detour (out of financial desperation), nothing bad but God moved in and said 'Just remember you are working for me.' This has rung in my ears ever since but it is nice to know that if we are unsure of our direction - he will soon let us know.Kayleen West - Children Author/Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102357041523253163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76311544748729420642013-02-12T16:03:30.860+10:002013-02-12T16:03:30.860+10:00Wonderfully expressed, Catherine.
Thank you.
Ian...Wonderfully expressed, Catherine.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30067078312912096782013-02-11T20:46:21.066+10:002013-02-11T20:46:21.066+10:00Challenging, Ian. Many of us are having to 'le...Challenging, Ian. Many of us are having to 'let go' of things lately and it is the mark of maturity to do so. More and more I realise we have no real control and that there is freedom in knowing that our Creator is very much on the throne and has it all under His control. Nice post.Catherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43326738667157768692013-02-09T09:14:55.406+10:002013-02-09T09:14:55.406+10:00Hi Amanda, thanks. Blessings to you too.
IanHi Amanda, thanks. Blessings to you too.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-86044562715690278052013-02-09T09:14:11.019+10:002013-02-09T09:14:11.019+10:00Thanks Patrycja. Appreciate your comments.
Wishin...Thanks Patrycja. Appreciate your comments.<br /><br />Wishing you a great weekend too. I'll check out your blog. IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9998055703929740092013-02-09T09:12:26.601+10:002013-02-09T09:12:26.601+10:00Thanks Jennifer Ann.Thanks Jennifer Ann.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65677554139102114362013-02-09T08:13:28.714+10:002013-02-09T08:13:28.714+10:00'Executive Editor.' I love that. Yes, yes,...'Executive Editor.' I love that. Yes, yes, yes. The stories are His, why do we hold on so tightly? Thanks for the reminder. So looking forward to reading the product of this journey you've had. Blessings. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-57488653939502016142013-02-08T21:35:11.928+10:002013-02-08T21:35:11.928+10:00Congratulations on the publication of your book.
Congratulations on the publication of your book.<br />Jennifer Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284057776201270126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56518701811722262662013-02-08T16:28:43.426+10:002013-02-08T16:28:43.426+10:00Hi Rita, thanks for your comment and visiting my s...Hi Rita, thanks for your comment and visiting my site.<br /><br />I'm actually a member of Tosca's tribe she affectionately calls her "Midnight Garden". She's always encouraging new members via her website. She is very unique in her approach. I particularly appreciate her generosity of spirit in giving to her readers. Tosca's a wonderful example to all of us in how to interact with her audience.<br /><br />Oh and re: the cover, be assured there's plenty of "light" in the novel.<br /><br />Blessings to you, Rita.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-89814570062261772252013-02-08T16:22:39.803+10:002013-02-08T16:22:39.803+10:00Hi Carol. Yes, we can get very caught up in our st...Hi Carol. Yes, we can get very caught up in our stories and also all the marketing & promotion we "need to do". It's amazing how God just loves doing things differently, hence, as you and Anusha remind us, we need to be continually pressing into Him, so we can understand His ways.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73444886232223808082013-02-08T16:16:55.469+10:002013-02-08T16:16:55.469+10:00Thanks Penny.
IanThanks Penny.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83977818839960757082013-02-08T16:16:07.806+10:002013-02-08T16:16:07.806+10:00Hi Anusha. Great words of encouragement for us all...Hi Anusha. Great words of encouragement for us all.<br /><br />Thank you..<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81033460838287525332013-02-08T16:13:33.643+10:002013-02-08T16:13:33.643+10:00Hi Susan, I struggled for days over one particular...Hi Susan, I struggled for days over one particular scene involving a "new demon" grappling with one of the angels. I so loved it. But, it's kinda like a step of faith and in the end I handed it over to the great casting agent. But I'm so hoping He allows me to have it back for the sequel or 3rd episode.<br /><br />Blessings to you, Susan.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28107894440830684012013-02-08T16:09:17.174+10:002013-02-08T16:09:17.174+10:00Good on you Kerry-Lee. Stick with it. Angelguard t...Good on you Kerry-Lee. Stick with it. Angelguard took me 10 years, and I wouldn't change it. It's been an incredible experience for me from a writing perspective but more significantly in my walk with the Lord.<br /><br />As all authors say: write, write, write and read, read, read. I like to add: pray, pray, pray, too. They're the keys to improving as a writer.<br /><br />All the best...IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70775094326593883242013-02-08T16:04:43.483+10:002013-02-08T16:04:43.483+10:00Thanks Nola. It's amazing how much I learnt fr...Thanks Nola. It's amazing how much I learnt from editing (and more editing) as against actually writing the drafts. It's all a great learning process, isn't it? <br /><br />Cheers IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2174375253565362562013-02-08T15:49:41.399+10:002013-02-08T15:49:41.399+10:00Just visited your site, Ian. Fascinating. I got in...Just visited your site, Ian. Fascinating. I got in touch with Tosca after reading Havah. She has a whole new slant on the way she approaches her writing. Stay in touch with her as your chosen genre has a lot in common with her style. And your cover...scary. I'll get one for my nephew,who is leaning toward New Age philosophy. And I know he'd read a novel like yours.<br /><br />We all learn to write on our very first book. The more rewriting the sharper you get...thankfully. The Lord gives us these gifts and we need to hone them to please Him first of all. <br /><br />God blessRita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-709053080710222882013-02-08T14:09:15.577+10:002013-02-08T14:09:15.577+10:00Thanks for reminder Ian. I agree with Anusha. We n...Thanks for reminder Ian. I agree with Anusha. We need to think of our writing as we should about everything else in our lives. All belongs to God and He blesses us by giving us gifts to use. It helps us not to be too precious about parts of our stories, or even the whole. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65835785951066578672013-02-08T13:02:31.251+10:002013-02-08T13:02:31.251+10:00Congratulations on your novel!
And thanks for the...Congratulations on your novel! <br />And thanks for the above - I'm battling away at something at present and your reminder to keep handing it back is a timely one. <br />Penny Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673959533876970193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-61652918141385599252013-02-08T12:56:26.853+10:002013-02-08T12:56:26.853+10:00Thanks for that great blog Ian and for sharing you...Thanks for that great blog Ian and for sharing your story. I think you've pinpointed something ever so important for us - not just as writers but as followers of Jesus. Martin Luther said something like "All I have clung onto God took away from me. All I gave Him, I still have". So important for us writers to give our stories to Him and us Christians to give all we have (gifts, abilities, talents, treasures, time) back to Him in order for Him to use it.<br />Thanks Ian,<br />Anusha Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2567610511228970342013-02-08T12:54:29.330+10:002013-02-08T12:54:29.330+10:00Interesting I had to do a major rewrite recently a...Interesting I had to do a major rewrite recently and some bits I knew had to go but I couldn't bear to part with them. So I copied and pasted them into a separate file and hope one day I can use them elsewhere.<br /><br />Also love the quote: "Our stories are His..." Susan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673626395112361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-63287162252246855912013-02-08T12:44:09.078+10:002013-02-08T12:44:09.078+10:00I am just starting out on this journey. That was ...I am just starting out on this journey. That was very helpful. I am going to put your line "Our stories are His, and He invites us to write them" on my motivational wall. I love it. Thanks for sharingKerry-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529731960116466945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87811475625251677912013-02-08T12:12:11.393+10:002013-02-08T12:12:11.393+10:00Hi Ian
That was a great post. It must have been ...Hi Ian<br /><br />That was a great post. It must have been hard to let go of so many parts of that story, but what a great reminder that it's God's story not ours. Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />NolaNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com