I just had to show off my first attempt at making my mother’s famous rum cake recipe. She bequeathed it to my brother when she died, and he gave it to us a year later (ya know, just so he could torture us a year – love you too bro!).
You may not get the full effect, but I was quite proud as it tastes awesome. I suppose you could lick the monitor, but I don’t have that interactive of a blog.
Now taking orders at $25 a cake…
I just had to show off my first attempt at making my mother’s famous rum cake recipe. She bequeathed it to my brother when she died, and he gave it to us a year later (ya know, just so he could torture us a year – love you too bro!).
You may not get the full effect, but I was quite proud as it tastes awesome. I suppose you could lick the monitor, but I don’t have that interactive of a blog.
Now taking orders at $25 a cake…
When I first started this blog I was very coy about admitting I was trying to write a novel. It seemed somewhat presumptive when you have only written a few chapters as your claim to fame. Slowly I’ve been coming out of my shell regarding this. Last week I actually posted my progress (or lack of it). This acts as accountability to me – I see that number and say to myself that I want to see that change tangibly, and soon.
I’m also trying to embrace this more and take it on as my identity – not so I can claim something I’m not doing – but to own it more so that it becomes my second job. I write when I can wrestle the muse down at the same time I can plop in my chair. I know I need to write regardless of the presence of some mystical force that whispers in my ear.
To that end I’ve taken a couple more steps of faith. I’ve joined the American Christian Fiction Writers. I’m being more proactive in interacting with other writers here on the web. I know none of this means I am a writer too, but again it comes back down to accountability.
So off I go. Thanks for keeping me accountable, even if you didn’t know you were doing that! Just by posting this, it makes me get my rear in gear more. Whooooooooo.
When I first started this blog I was very coy about admitting I was trying to write a novel. It seemed somewhat presumptive when you have only written a few chapters as your claim to fame. Slowly I’ve been coming out of my shell regarding this. Last week I actually posted my progress (or lack of it). This acts as accountability to me – I see that number and say to myself that I want to see that change tangibly, and soon.
I’m also trying to embrace this more and take it on as my identity – not so I can claim something I’m not doing – but to own it more so that it becomes my second job. I write when I can wrestle the muse down at the same time I can plop in my chair. I know I need to write regardless of the presence of some mystical force that whispers in my ear.
To that end I’ve taken a couple more steps of faith. I’ve joined the American Christian Fiction Writers. I’m being more proactive in interacting with other writers here on the web. I know none of this means I am a writer too, but again it comes back down to accountability.
So off I go. Thanks for keeping me accountable, even if you didn’t know you were doing that! Just by posting this, it makes me get my rear in gear more. Whooooooooo.
Well…
This was certainly an interesting CSFF tour. There were some opinions expressed that generated some heated discussion at times. I think overall most of the conversation has be productive and helpful. A little of the tone was not exactly what I would hope for in a group of Christians, but we are far from perfect and will hopefully grow from the experience.
My overall impression remains that Sharon Hinck’s The Restorer, the focus of the tour this week, is an ambitious work that really seems to resonate with a female audience in general. I wouldn’t say male readers shouldn’t approach the book, but I could not connect to the writing or the main character. It seems that one intention of the book is to open fantasy up to women who may not otherwise consider it. In this circumstance I think the book has great potential, and would be pleased to see this happen. I already know of one female friend I will give the book to.
I’ve made an effort to check all of the people listed in the tour at least once, and some I’ve visited multiple times. I’ve tried to pull some of the interesting content together. Please don’t be offended if your posts aren’t here: I had to stop at some point!
Marcus Goodyear wonders about the purpose of the tour.
John Otte (starting with 6/17 and following) provides a great interview with Sharon and is a guy who liked it.
John Ottinger brings things together with grace.
Karenee loved it and responds to a negative review.
D. G. D. Davidson (6/18-6/19) posts a critical review and some thought-provoking essays (to say the least). I may not agree with them, but they are an interesting read.
Wayne Thomas Batson (6/18-19) discusses blind praise versus flames, and challenges us to do everything in love.
Tina reviews the book and pulls questions from its discussion guide to answer on her blog. An unique approach to the tour!
I have all the links for the other tour participants on 6/18/07’s post. Check out the others (Hanna Sandvig’s is worth it for the art and pictures alone…)
Well…
This was certainly an interesting CSFF tour. There were some opinions expressed that generated some heated discussion at times. I think overall most of the conversation has be productive and helpful. A little of the tone was not exactly what I would hope for in a group of Christians, but we are far from perfect and will hopefully grow from the experience.
My overall impression remains that Sharon Hinck’s The Restorer, the focus of the tour this week, is an ambitious work that really seems to resonate with a female audience in general. I wouldn’t say male readers shouldn’t approach the book, but I could not connect to the writing or the main character. It seems that one intention of the book is to open fantasy up to women who may not otherwise consider it. In this circumstance I think the book has great potential, and would be pleased to see this happen. I already know of one female friend I will give the book to.
I’ve made an effort to check all of the people listed in the tour at least once, and some I’ve visited multiple times. I’ve tried to pull some of the interesting content together. Please don’t be offended if your posts aren’t here: I had to stop at some point!
Marcus Goodyear wonders about the purpose of the tour.
John Otte (starting with 6/17 and following) provides a great interview with Sharon and is a guy who liked it.
John Ottinger brings things together with grace.
Karenee loved it and responds to a negative review.
D. G. D. Davidson (6/18-6/19) posts a critical review and some thought-provoking essays (to say the least). I may not agree with them, but they are an interesting read.
Wayne Thomas Batson (6/18-19) discusses blind praise versus flames, and challenges us to do everything in love.
Tina reviews the book and pulls questions from its discussion guide to answer on her blog. An unique approach to the tour!
I have all the links for the other tour participants on 6/18/07’s post. Check out the others (Hanna Sandvig’s is worth it for the art and pictures alone…)