tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post7380418749730468417..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Brass HeavensJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-27138023269654668742012-06-04T20:57:47.100+10:002012-06-04T20:57:47.100+10:00I have quite a few 'bits' of writing that ...I have quite a few 'bits' of writing that I know will never be published. There are just times when writing words brings more peace than vocalising them. <br />But I can't help thinking, Amanda, that this manuscript has further purpose. Hold onto it - timing is everything.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36540249275412157132012-06-02T09:29:41.028+10:002012-06-02T09:29:41.028+10:00LOL Dots! I love that about being a Christian writ...LOL Dots! I love that about being a Christian writer. If I didn't have God, I would probably see it all as a waste of time really. :) In fact, nothing is further from the truth.Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-69637427262610933012012-06-01T22:57:24.397+10:002012-06-01T22:57:24.397+10:00You have a beautiful attitude, Amanda. Nothing God...You have a beautiful attitude, Amanda. Nothing God takes us through is ever wasted. Isn't that freeing to know? It's what keeps me going! I know it's the same for you, little apple pie. (sorry - semi private joke) xxDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-15982985145059633132012-06-01T20:38:56.551+10:002012-06-01T20:38:56.551+10:00Hi Michael. Yes, I'm not about to rush of and ...Hi Michael. Yes, I'm not about to rush of and self-publish. It's hard enough to market even with a publisher on your side. <br />I'm glad someone else has had this experience with the Lord changing their life through writing. Amen!Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38931469202910426432012-06-01T20:36:07.555+10:002012-06-01T20:36:07.555+10:00Hi Melanie. So glad you were enouraged today. We h...Hi Melanie. So glad you were enouraged today. We have to keep trusting in Him. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-18769084490082760562012-06-01T19:44:57.799+10:002012-06-01T19:44:57.799+10:00I had a similar experience last year I had never w...I had a similar experience last year I had never writen a book or had the inclination to do so, but in June last year i felt to sit down and write a book, and it just happened I strongly believe the Holy Spirit was there pushing me on as it all came from my head after i quoted scripture I then looked them up and they were right, I too have had trouble publishing the book, i them went to Xlibris (mistake) bt have only sold 10 copies in one year...... But I do believe the message was what the Lord was telling me, and doing this did change my life, it made me bolder for Him, and now I can walk in the streets and proclaim my faith, not that I hid it but now i am out there. As the title of my book says I don't ride with the flow now I have stould up and walk on water trusting that I will not sink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971210798703953213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-39632339498908752042012-06-01T18:59:07.954+10:002012-06-01T18:59:07.954+10:00Wow, I really needed to hear that today. Some news...Wow, I really needed to hear that today. Some news today had made re think what I thought God was giving me.<br /><br />Anyway, a devotional aticle I had submitted was accepted and thought great. But when the book came out, I re-read this article. I still don't remember writing the last two paragraphs. I checked my original and I had written that. but I know it wasn't me it was God's words.Melanie Carter Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011605544837222792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48780133308131970352012-06-01T18:26:40.827+10:002012-06-01T18:26:40.827+10:00Yeah, you're probably right, Jo. I also think ...Yeah, you're probably right, Jo. I also think maybe I'm still too close to it. Probs have to let it go some yet. :) Thanks for the words of wisdom.Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-110175426052351202012-06-01T18:21:32.133+10:002012-06-01T18:21:32.133+10:00Hi Amanda
The book I have just released relates an...Hi Amanda<br />The book I have just released relates an enormous struggle with God. The story is now over fifteen years old, but I've only just written it. The time lapse added so much wisdom and understanding to the writing. I wonder if your story needs to mature a little, sit and wait like a good wine. Then you may find there is some more richness to be added when you can look back with greater understanding of what God has done. For the moment bask in the glory of what he has revealed to you and let the weaving of His truth strengthen you. One day it will be your best seller. Blessings. JoJo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46614300931901549212012-06-01T16:27:08.851+10:002012-06-01T16:27:08.851+10:00Exactly so, Rita. His plans are perfect. :)Exactly so, Rita. His plans are perfect. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64273961649318791502012-06-01T16:26:11.083+10:002012-06-01T16:26:11.083+10:00Thanks Jo-Anne. Awesome news about your book contr...Thanks Jo-Anne. Awesome news about your book contract! Congrats. I guess if the Lord wants my manuscript out there, it will happen in His time. Thanks for the encouragement. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-82904760592301652712012-06-01T15:27:19.209+10:002012-06-01T15:27:19.209+10:00Oh yes, Amanda. I well know the feeling of prayers...Oh yes, Amanda. I well know the feeling of prayers seeming not to be heard let alone answered. And how wrong I have been. These requests we make to our Heavenly Father ARE heard and will be answered in His time and in His way. I think with our writing, it is especially close to our hearts because we are opening ourselves to real vulnerability. We are sharing with others things we are struggling with and hopefully taking into our own hearts and lives.<br />Just persevere and trust in your dear Father to know what's in His special plan for you.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51888161427141301472012-06-01T13:16:56.234+10:002012-06-01T13:16:56.234+10:00I'll have another go! Thanks for sharing from ...I'll have another go! Thanks for sharing from your heart, Amanda, about this precious manuscript you have written. I love your image of the pieces of your soul being stitched into the pages. That sounds to me like the sort of thing that makes for great writing and I'm sure God's not to going to waste once bit of the effort and emotion that went into this book. I have just signed a contract for a book that's very close to my heart too and one I never thought I'd write - but here we are! So maybe that will encourage you. God bless.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60345416452366777942012-06-01T13:14:59.503+10:002012-06-01T13:14:59.503+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-82143426062417492992012-06-01T12:56:22.348+10:002012-06-01T12:56:22.348+10:00"some secret plan of God that He's going ..."some secret plan of God that He's going to keep you guessing the what and when of publication". That's exactly what I think, Paula. Every now and then He gives me a glimpse of the next step forward ... and then I wait some more. Kind of an adventure, really. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10969424725564914752012-06-01T12:54:25.594+10:002012-06-01T12:54:25.594+10:00Isn't it great that while we are writing to in...Isn't it great that while we are writing to inspire others, God teaches us as well? And then tests it out in us. Thanks Anusha. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71049941158423760122012-06-01T12:52:59.580+10:002012-06-01T12:52:59.580+10:00True Peter. Our whole lives are a learning curve a...True Peter. Our whole lives are a learning curve aren't they? I think rejections, or 'practises' as you put it, are common to all of us writers.Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-33395057285616623152012-06-01T12:51:40.955+10:002012-06-01T12:51:40.955+10:00Wow Dale. I imagine you would learn heaps when put...Wow Dale. I imagine you would learn heaps when putting together actual bible studies. Good for you. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49693210511700757012012-06-01T12:18:10.664+10:002012-06-01T12:18:10.664+10:00Wow Amanda, I'm certain there's a place fo...Wow Amanda, I'm certain there's a place for that special manuscript. Sounds as if it's so vital in some secret plan of God that He's going to keep you guessing the what and when of publication. When the time comes the reason for the waiting time may become clear to you. Anyway, one of its purposes has been fulfilled already, as it helped you through your 'brass heaven' phase. Having said that, it'll be awesome when we can all read it too.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64970584945134330402012-06-01T12:08:31.291+10:002012-06-01T12:08:31.291+10:00Thanks for sharing that interesting story Amanda. ...Thanks for sharing that interesting story Amanda. I have to say that a lot of what I write comes out of my personal experience. And then afte I write it.... God sends me a few major tests to see if I really mean what I say. He sure does have a great sense of humour. Very often - when I am editing my own writing - God speaks very clearly to me and challenges me. Seems strange somehow - but something wonderful too.<br /><br />Your special manuscript sounds very intriguing. God is an amazing God. That's for sure. And He uses all things in our lives for good - even those brass heavens! :)<br /><br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-42445773565178522782012-06-01T11:55:20.778+10:002012-06-01T11:55:20.778+10:00I'm sure I've learnt something from everyt...I'm sure I've learnt something from everything I've written (and everything else I've ever done). That seems strangely like saying that I've learnt from myself, but I'm sure there's more to it than that. :)<br /><br />I met a successful writer who said that he still gets quite a few rejections. He then calls those works 'practices'. Very healthy attitude!Peter McLennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446729346706052416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35715345867255877592012-06-01T11:08:37.012+10:002012-06-01T11:08:37.012+10:00Lovely to hear your story and how God used that ma...Lovely to hear your story and how God used that manuscript. <br />Some years back I wrote bible studies for an inderdenominational bible study group and God taught me a great deal before I could atempt to teach anyone else.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.com