tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19234602.post115450124144078047..comments2024-01-15T03:24:05.513-07:00Comments on The Journey of Writer Danica Favorite: Dear Stupid Head SelfDanica Favoritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06922540628183027043noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19234602.post-1154665890687691592006-08-03T22:31:00.000-06:002006-08-03T22:31:00.000-06:00Thanks Jana. I won't kill you... today...Patricia...Thanks Jana. I won't kill you... today...<BR/><BR/>Patricia, it's really hard, but so important to follow the Lord's leading. To be honest, it's why I've fought (and still fight) writing inspirational. It's such an important calling, and I don't want to mess it up or harm someone in my attempt.<BR/><BR/>Julie, you know, my fear in writing about God is more that I see Him as I see Him, if that makes sense. And He is so important that I'd hate to portray Him in a way that would cause others to stumble, or not revere Him as they should. Or, perhaps worse, think of me as some sort of "expert" and forget that I'm still learning too.Danica Favoritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922540628183027043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19234602.post-1154575132299030152006-08-02T21:18:00.000-06:002006-08-02T21:18:00.000-06:00I've read inspirational books where the characters...I've read inspirational books where the characters make love. Several, in fact. I can think of a couple that fed my teenage fantasies. You can get away with it if they're married, although some publishers might be grouchy about it.<BR/><BR/>I have a manuscript that could go either way. So glad I'm not the only one! <BR/><BR/>Here's why I can't commit to inspirational: I'm not comfortable writing God as a character. And when you write characters who are crying out to God and doing their best to obey God, but then God (who, in my novel, would actually be a character written by me, which is why I can't write Him) doesn't actively involve Himself in their lives, you just have an empty religion, and not a relationship. Too many people see Christianity that way already.<BR/><BR/>Maybe someday, God will let me -- or make me -- write Him. In the meantime, I'll blunder away at something else. Much of it will probably be crap. Like the WIP I'm currently avoiding by reading blogs.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651080331604028330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19234602.post-1154573335003575272006-08-02T20:48:00.000-06:002006-08-02T20:48:00.000-06:00Danica/Dream:Is your "head self" inside my head? ...Danica/Dream:<BR/><BR/>Is your "head self" inside my head? I am struggling with this exact same issue! I love African-American romances, most of which are secular, although there are some good inspirational ones out there. I want to write these, probably because growing up, I found it very hard to find positive stories with AA love.<BR/><BR/>I also want to write inspirational because I feel led to show Christians as imperfect folks who love, cry, hurt, and love again, strengthened by a perfect God. I want folks to see real people doing their best to live godly lives.<BR/><BR/>And last, I've recently found chick-lit, and I love it! I've always had a wry sense of humor that I thought was misunderstood. Now I know there are other folks with a similar humor, or who can at least appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>Decisions, decisions! Which to choose?<BR/><BR/>I've started stories that began in one genre and evolved into another. I'm seeking God's direction on this one before I commit to one story, to write it from start to finish. I don't believe it's an either/or type situation, just a question of where to begin.<BR/><BR/>From the whisperings in my heart, I believe I'll have my answer soon.<BR/><BR/>Hope you get yours too.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19234602.post-1154530988356990962006-08-02T09:03:00.000-06:002006-08-02T09:03:00.000-06:00Wow! Loved all the catch-up posts from Atlanta! So...Wow! Loved all the catch-up posts from Atlanta! Sounds like ya'll all had an awesome time and I'm totally jealous. lol<BR/><BR/>Glad to have you back though...sweetie. hehehehehe<BR/><BR/>Oh, loved the pics, too. :-)<BR/><BR/>Now, no more name calling on yourself. Save the name calling for truly stupid headed people...;-)Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497608180842403825noreply@blogger.com