tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post1221462528173322551..comments2024-01-11T00:58:01.513-08:00Comments on Dina Sleiman ~ Stories of Passion and Grace: Why Inspirationals?Dina Sleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-28333145798106525862009-08-27T09:11:37.094-07:002009-08-27T09:11:37.094-07:00It seems many of us have come to this place as wri...It seems many of us have come to this place as writers "for such a time as this." I love the fact there are inspirational books on the market I can give to my non-Christian friends without being embarrassed by the quality OR the content, and knowing that they will come away from the story with a better understanding of the gospel!<br />Signing on as a follower, Inky sister! : ) Oh, how will I find time to write, with all these great blogs to read???Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-31072146084074150852009-07-25T16:26:15.809-07:002009-07-25T16:26:15.809-07:00I like your post, Dina. I feel the wave of change ...I like your post, Dina. I feel the wave of change as well. And I welcome it. Not only that, but from what I'm reading on secular blogs, people who wouldn't touch an inspy a couple years ago are now reading them because they give entertainment value without being preachy. Someone asked me once if that wasn't a bit sneaky. But how can it be sneaky if the book is sold as an inspirational? <br /><br />Great blog, Dina.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-47851469058882132922009-07-23T10:34:56.936-07:002009-07-23T10:34:56.936-07:00I'm a big fan of "grit" in my storie...I'm a big fan of "grit" in my stories, too, so I keep an eye out for books that boast that. If ever you read some of my reviews at the <a href="http://www.ChristianReviewofBooks.com" rel="nofollow"> Christian Review of Books </a>, you'll definitely be able to tell which are my favorites! =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-43376404822503479382009-07-22T15:14:49.978-07:002009-07-22T15:14:49.978-07:00See, I knew it. Also, Deb, you definitely need to ...See, I knew it. Also, Deb, you definitely need to check out my book list. There are some edgy books there. I think you would be encouraged. I always look for that and that's mostly what I read. Although, I read two Barbour romances recently because I had met the authors, and while "sweet," I actually thought they were very enjoyable stories.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-1282072069932878592009-07-22T14:12:45.741-07:002009-07-22T14:12:45.741-07:00I was right there with you, girl. But, times are c...I was right there with you, girl. But, times are changing. Authors like Ted Dekker and Francine Rivers are breaking up the sod for us. And, by the way, Christian vampire books are being done, and done well, by Thomas Nelson author, Eric Wilson in his Jerusalem Undead series. He's the author who wrote the novel versions of the movies "Flywheel," "Facing The Giants," and "Fireproof." He's a great guy, and a wonderful writer. Glad to see your blog up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743799607103669916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-63908687031240870372009-07-22T09:07:55.100-07:002009-07-22T09:07:55.100-07:00I hope and pray that everything you hope for is sp...I hope and pray that everything you hope for is spot-on...since it echoes my own hopes for our market. I feel as though it's still a bit over-restricted, but many of us feel there are changes in the wind. I'll be glad to see more than "bonnet books" out there for the Christian fiction buyer.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100565897627429788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-79196207561931226032009-07-20T15:47:20.121-07:002009-07-20T15:47:20.121-07:00Hey Dina!
You know I felt the same way. I remember...Hey Dina!<br />You know I felt the same way. I remember reading inspirational romances and thought they were so unlike real life. Who actually has friends and family that are walking a Christian walk? Or that always have selfless actions and pure motives?<br /><br />That's why I was so thrilled to come back to writng and finding the NEW inspirational market.<br /><br />Congratulations on your new blog. It's beautiful and I have a feeling you'll do a great job with it.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com