tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8039098684756481783..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: What Makes a Good Book Dedication?Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66516605472201657432022-03-23T05:41:43.749+10:002022-03-23T05:41:43.749+10:00How long can an acknowledgement page be in a book ...How long can an acknowledgement page be in a book and if it can be more than 2 pages do I add the title on the new page again? I really on have 3 pages for acknowledgements in a 6x9 book I wanted to dedicated my book to God as well, but didnt know if it should go on the acknowledgment page. What is your guidance on this?THopsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08926521713805427011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25044677672603109452020-10-16T08:47:56.929+10:002020-10-16T08:47:56.929+10:00Great advice, thanks Nola. I thought your dedicati...Great advice, thanks Nola. I thought your dedication was beautiful. I hadn’t even thought I’m about a dedication until I read yours. And after reading this blog, I’d like to alter mine. Hopefully it’s not too late. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Janelle Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489605683389155405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-79391192962177445882020-10-13T21:37:30.255+10:002020-10-13T21:37:30.255+10:00Hi Paula - Yes, I always like reading a good dedic...Hi Paula - Yes, I always like reading a good dedication. It does give an insight into an aspect of the author's life. And how lovely that you were able to dedicate books to your parents and nephews. I'm sure they would have gotten a kick out of it. It is a lovely tribute. Thanks for your comment.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14076626698886962242020-10-13T21:35:47.280+10:002020-10-13T21:35:47.280+10:00Hi Susan - That would have been fun to read that d...Hi Susan - That would have been fun to read that dedication when you were a librarian. I guess without 'keepers of books' like librarians, there would be fewer readers and less reason to write. So in a sense, anyone who helps nurture a love of reading, helps writers.<br /><br />And yes, I've read some dedications like that too. I wonder if that would make up for the two years writing the book? Thanks for commenting.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-23845248855814965242020-10-12T20:30:02.620+10:002020-10-12T20:30:02.620+10:00Thanks for the lovely post, Nola. I always read th...Thanks for the lovely post, Nola. I always read the dedications, because they give us a bit more insight into the common human experience we share with the authors. And it is a thrill for these people to get a mention, like a lasting memorial. I dedicated a couple of books to my parents and some to my nephews, who are now both in their twenties. Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3448654838382519472020-10-12T17:00:05.500+10:002020-10-12T17:00:05.500+10:00My favourite dedication was by William Barclay for...My favourite dedication was by William Barclay for his commentary on the Gospel of Mark (I always read dedications): "To all librarians and keepers of books without whose help no author could ever hope to write a book" I was a librarian when I read this which made it special in a bizarre kind of ways since I don't think I helped anyone write a book while I was a librarian!<br /><br />My least favourite dedications are those that say something along the lines of: To my wife and children who I haven't seen for the last 2 years while I've been writing this book. (And I have read some that are fairly close to this!)Susan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673626395112361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44544796253002480882020-10-12T16:08:34.640+10:002020-10-12T16:08:34.640+10:00Thanks Anusha. Both the dedication and the final t...Thanks Anusha. Both the dedication and the final thanks to God and the verse fit in with some of the themes of the book. I searched for my birthmother back in 1996, so it seems like a long time ago now. But I was able to go to England twice to meet aunts, an uncle and cousins, which was good. They were able to pass on some photos and stories. All of the aunts and uncles have passed away now, but I'm still in touch with the cousins. Thanks for your good wishes about the book launch. Not long to go now.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7977857710839462562020-10-12T15:57:26.613+10:002020-10-12T15:57:26.613+10:00Loved your post Nola. So well expressed and you co...Loved your post Nola. So well expressed and you covered all bases. Enjoyed the humour in it as always. What a lovely edication to your parents! I'm sad that your birth mother had died 10 years before you began searching for her. That would have been a sad discovery. However, you've made her very much alive through your dedication and your story. I've always spent time to write a good dedication each for my books - I agree it is important. Love the verse you've chosen with which to aknowledge your Heavenly Father as well. Beautiful! Wishing you a wonderful leadup to your big day, Nola. Thank you for your refreshing post and some great tips!Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80489212163867189632020-10-12T13:29:21.382+10:002020-10-12T13:29:21.382+10:00Thanks Jo. One advantage of taking so long to writ...Thanks Jo. One advantage of taking so long to write the novel was that the dedication was percolating in my head for quite a while. And what a lovely gesture to dedicate those novels to the memory of your friends. That is indeed a great way to remember them. Thanks for sharing.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50122341479898815742020-10-12T13:27:13.747+10:002020-10-12T13:27:13.747+10:00Hi Jeanette - Yes you did tell me that, thank you....Hi Jeanette - Yes you did tell me that, thank you. You were one of the people who made me think this might make a good topic. My acknowledgements section was quite long too. Definitely a team effort with my book. Thanks for commenting.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83418361281126557382020-10-12T13:25:36.132+10:002020-10-12T13:25:36.132+10:00Me too, Carolyn. Sometimes it raises a question or...Me too, Carolyn. Sometimes it raises a question or makes you see the author in a new light. I really liked your dedication in 'A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh'. Thanks for commenting.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66228835533855943252020-10-12T12:17:01.012+10:002020-10-12T12:17:01.012+10:00Thanks Mazzy. I was actually already thinking that...Thanks Mazzy. I was actually already thinking that another post on writing acknowledgements might be useful. The 'About the author' section was harder. It took lots of drafts until I felt I had the right feel. But maybe that could also be a post sometime. Thanks for the suggestion. And good luck with your dedication. I can't wait to hold your finished book in my hands.Nola Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484579374187759802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-39081421184235667082020-10-12T09:49:31.280+10:002020-10-12T09:49:31.280+10:00Thanks, Nola--and I love your thoughtful, sensitiv...Thanks, Nola--and I love your thoughtful, sensitively written dedication too, so well done! I like to keep dedications quite short and most of mine have mentioned family members or my special 'soul friend' Joy. But when two young women I had connections with passed away just prior to the launch of two different novels of mine, I added an 'in loving memory' statement about them to my dedication too. I felt that was the least I could do to lift their names high and encourage others to remember them. Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-72272046427959622752020-10-12T09:24:07.085+10:002020-10-12T09:24:07.085+10:00I loved your dedication. Did I tell you?
I usual...I loved your dedication. Did I tell you? <br />I usually acknowledge many people and God too. Everyone who has inputted the book in any significant way.<br />Good blog post, thanks.Jeanette Grant-Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691677119939194892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-89748310809457175522020-10-12T08:15:12.288+10:002020-10-12T08:15:12.288+10:00I’ve always viewed dedications as a special thing,...I’ve always viewed dedications as a special thing, and love to read them to gain an insight into the author’s life. Thanks for sharing! Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-57066556775753276312020-10-12T08:10:34.363+10:002020-10-12T08:10:34.363+10:00Thanks Nola, for your excellent advice on writing ...Thanks Nola, for your excellent advice on writing book dedications.I found the 'who' and 'why' of my debut novel's dedication came to me quickly and clearly, but I've tweaked the specific words several times. Perhaps we could encourage you to impart some insights on writing 'Acknowledgements' and 'About the Author' sections, too, as you nailed both of them in Scattered, making them interesting and informative. Thanks for a most helpful blog.Mazzy Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945841786696357456noreply@blogger.com