tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post7979414616009217825..comments2024-03-28T16:26:30.119-07:00Comments on A Christian Writer's World ~~ Characters who grip your heart: Introducing Sue DentLena Nelson Dooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-73833708235390390402008-12-08T19:47:00.000-08:002008-12-08T19:47:00.000-08:00My husband knows my obsession with vampire novels....My husband knows my obsession with vampire novels. He found this interview and now I am curious. I am gonna order as soon as I am able and I am excited about the prospect of a Christian Vampire novel...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-20051301523520728462007-08-05T07:24:00.000-07:002007-08-05T07:24:00.000-07:00Ahhh but it should be an easy sell! Or at least no...Ahhh but it should be an easy sell! Or at least no harder to sell than any other story a Christian writes--especially for the Christian market. <BR/><BR/>Someone, not that long ago, made a comment on a thread that there was some distinction between a Christian who writes for the secular market and a Christian who writes for the Christian market. After following up with them I realized they didn't mean it exactly the way I took it but then in some small way they did.<BR/><BR/>IMO, if you're a Christian and your gift is writing, why should your work be scrutinized any differently. A genre is a genre and God is God. I was unbelievably astounded to learn that my novel was the undeniably first vampire/werewolf story to go on a Christian bookstore shelf!!! <BR/><BR/>WHAT? WHAT? <BR/><BR/>You've got Perriti writing about Big Foot, Dekker writing about whatever it is he writes about (LOL) and no one has coughed out a vampire/werewolf novel that a Christian could actually enjoy! And the rationale seems to be that it's because these are horror elements and Christians can't write horror. <BR/><BR/>Yes, it will be a hard sell but only to The agents and publishers who Christian writers want to take their work to. But for Heaven's sake, don't let that discourage you. They'll come around . . . evenutally. <BR/><BR/>Mr. Eric Wilson is making a valiant attempt. I don't know how much success he'll have with the editors at Thomas-Nelson but I'm praying for him and you should too.<BR/><BR/>Go Eric!<BR/><BR/>Also there are MANY Christian Independent publishers and groups (Lost Genre Guild) who are burning a path to get these kind of stories the play they deserve. <BR/><BR/>Ah, but you pulled my chain!!!<BR/><BR/>Write on!!!<BR/><BR/>God Bless!<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>God Bless!Author Sue Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610585940904518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-55927834563249751232007-08-04T20:12:00.000-07:002007-08-04T20:12:00.000-07:00You're right, Sue! And I'm sure our locations and...You're right, Sue! And I'm sure our locations and settings will be different, as well. (I meant to comment sooner, but I couldn't remember where to find it! *blushes*) Actually, it was Janet Tronstad's idea, but she's too busy to write it, and when we started brainstorming it, she said I ought to. Since the ideas kept coming, I checked it out with the Lord and knew it had to be from Him. He's the source of all our gifts. <BR/> <BR/>Thanks for the encouraging words. I don't expect this to be an easy sell! It took a while for some of the great fantasy writers, and I certainly don't put myself in that exalted company! Actually, I have a children's book that needs to be sent off again first. (It sold once, but the publishing house was sold out from under the editor...) I haven't been able to find the ms. (we moved!), but I'm still looking. I'll rewrite it if I must.<BR/><BR/>I'm still hoping to find a copy of Never Ceese, maybe next month. (This month is already budgeted to the hilt and slightly beyond...) <BR/><BR/>I hope Forever Richard will be out soon! I know all your fans are getting impatient! May the Lord continue to bless you as you use your gifts for Him! MaryAnn Diorio had an excellent Musing on her blog which everyone should read. It's on Reclaiming the Arts for Jesus, in 2 parts. Part one can be reached at<BR/>http://www.maryanndiorio.com/blog<BR/>/archives/general/000657.php <BR/>I'm not sure if this will come up as a live link, but it can be cut & pasted (you'll probably have to remove a space that I had to put in order to get the whole URL into the post). It and the second part, http://www.maryanndiorio.com/blog<BR/>/archives/general/000658.php , are well worth reading. It takes encouragement to a whole new level!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>Hope :-)Hope Chastainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016184101235877821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-62175892820196743572007-07-16T15:47:00.000-07:002007-07-16T15:47:00.000-07:00Fun interview ~ I'd love to win this bookFun interview ~ I'd love to win this bookChristyJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10437256752595712457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-3774819659727223682007-07-09T18:15:00.000-07:002007-07-09T18:15:00.000-07:00Well, now Hope, what story isn't a love story of s...Well, now Hope, what story isn't a love story of sorts. :) Not to worry. I'm quite certain ours could be equally enjoyed. <BR/><BR/>Just don't get discouraged if you're not readily accepted by CBA agents or publishers. They're coming around . . . I think. :) <BR/><BR/>But put your story out there anyway if you feel led to do so and know that God will make sure it gets where it needs to go and not neccesarily the way you think it needs to be done.Author Sue Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610585940904518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-80551781485677194362007-07-09T14:27:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:27:00.000-07:00This sounds so wonderful! I really want to read i...This sounds so wonderful! I really want to read it, and the sequel, whenever it comes out. Janet Tronstad and I were kicking around an idea for a Christian vampire romance novel. We've even come up with a title and the perfect ending. Sue, FOREVER RICHARD isn't a romance, is it? Please say no! *grin* Well, even if it is, I'm sure there would be differences. I agree, and so does Frank Piretti, I'm sure, that horror doesn't have to be just for the world. After all, we as Christians live on the edge of it, being fought as we are by the dark side. We're told to overcome evil with good, and those stories need to be told! Way to go! Keep up the good work! <BR/><BR/>HopeHope Chastainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016184101235877821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-10391813398266945612007-07-09T11:56:00.000-07:002007-07-09T11:56:00.000-07:00I'm so excited about what Sue is doing. I really h...I'm so excited about what Sue is doing. I really hope she gets the support she deserves so that she can continue writing books in this genre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-63557202517806949292007-07-09T09:27:00.000-07:002007-07-09T09:27:00.000-07:00I am one of those who is (Christianly) angry at Su...I am one of those who is (Christianly) angry at Sue for taking so long with "Forever Richard." GREAT interview, my friend! Sounds JUST like you. I am NOT a sci-fi reader, and Never Ceese was GOOD STUFF!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-56714131923958435592007-07-09T08:28:00.000-07:002007-07-09T08:28:00.000-07:00Yay for Sue! I loved this interview with her. Espe...Yay for Sue! I loved this interview with her. Especially the animal question. I think I would under the same category. lol.Sara Harricharanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050427684753490067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-80779141006406857872007-07-09T06:41:00.000-07:002007-07-09T06:41:00.000-07:00Deb, just to help you find the book, I will tell y...Deb, just to help you find the book, I will tell you this. Because it is a debut novel and my publisher is small and new, you likely won't SEE it on a shelf.<BR/><BR/>HOWEVER, any bookstore can order it and put it on their shelf. I did take the incentive for a while to call book stores myself and ask them to put a few in their stores which they did gladly especially after I was short-listed for a Stoker but this took so much of my time I had to stop. <BR/><BR/>I don't have a publisher yet where my books will automatically be placed in certain places. If Never Ceese is on a shelf anywhere it's because I called and asked them to go ahead and order a few copies. <BR/><BR/>Sorry but that's how it works. You can find it everywhere on-line though. <BR/><BR/>But even though you may not see it on a bookstore shelf, they can order it!<BR/><BR/>:)Author Sue Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610585940904518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-80079220186130061672007-07-09T05:58:00.000-07:002007-07-09T05:58:00.000-07:00I rarely post on blogs lately, since I have a WIP ...I rarely post on blogs lately, since I have a WIP that's gobbling up my time--but--this sounds wonderful and I'm going to go look for the book.<BR/><BR/>And yes, you're right--it's time and past time Christians took back speculative fiction. If we find our readers, I'm sure publishers will want our sf/f stories also. My WIP is a time travel story, and I've been worried about whether there'll be any CBA publisher who will touch it. Thanks, Sue, for lending me some hope at a good time.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100565897627429788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-35599022057502922322007-07-09T05:16:00.000-07:002007-07-09T05:16:00.000-07:00Yikes! Ya'll don't hold me to the errors in that l...Yikes! Ya'll don't hold me to the errors in that last post. I'd just gotten back in from a mini-vacation with my kids. I'm reading it now going, "good grief!" LOLAuthor Sue Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610585940904518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-83775902435600952902007-07-08T21:47:00.000-07:002007-07-08T21:47:00.000-07:00Lena, you rock! And you're reading Never Ceese at ...Lena, you rock! And you're reading Never Ceese at such a good time. You won't have to wait long for Forever Richard. Some are already very angry (but in a Christian way) hat I haven't got it out yet. But a debut novel takes a lot of time to promote and get out there! Finally I feel like I can make everyone happy! <BR/><BR/>Keven Lucia had his 8th grad English class read Never Ceese along with Bryan Davis' Dragons in our Midst where he teaches. I got a chance to talk to some of those students and was just overwhelmed by how much the kids took to it! And the responses here have made my day. I'm so glad you're reading and enjoying it Lena!!! I really am!!Author Sue Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610585940904518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-2715859623976724842007-07-08T16:56:00.000-07:002007-07-08T16:56:00.000-07:00Free book? Did someone say free book? I hear there...Free book? Did someone say free book? I hear there are copies coming to San Diego for ComicCon (but not Sue herself, *sniffle*). But one copy right to my doorstep to read would be even better!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to you, Sue.Caprice Hokstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625997639466258510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-83397014698822308052007-07-08T15:58:00.000-07:002007-07-08T15:58:00.000-07:00I have to admit that I was hesitant about this boo...I have to admit that I was hesitant about this book, because all of the vampire and werewolf books I knew about were from the dark side. When I was putting my blog up this morning, I realized that I needed to read this book. Since we go the church on Saturday night because James works on Sunday morning, I pulled out the book and started it. <BR/><BR/>I'm enthralled. I've already read twelve chapters. Whenever I go do something else, the book draws me back to it.<BR/><BR/>Sue, it's wonderful.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-26306001641663735992007-07-08T15:30:00.000-07:002007-07-08T15:30:00.000-07:00I love fantasy and paranormal and like Sue I also ...I love fantasy and paranormal and like Sue I also hate that werewolf and vampire books are presented like if it were the occult. Paranormal books should not have to be presented this way and I love that you have decided to break into this field and write some Christian paranormal. I hope you do more of this since besides myself, I know so many young people that are attracted to this genre. Would love to win this book.<BR/><BR/>Kelley, write that book. We need more books like Sue's out there.Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-1896041659012381942007-07-08T11:20:00.000-07:002007-07-08T11:20:00.000-07:00Great interview Sue & Lena :-)I missed out on read...Great interview Sue & Lena :-)<BR/><BR/>I missed out on reading Sue's book for the ACFW bookclub, but it is definitely on my TBR list. I'd love to be entered in the drawing to win a copy.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SherylSherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16923127650411950133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-47720081439310050252007-07-08T08:36:00.000-07:002007-07-08T08:36:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed reading the interview with Sue De...I really enjoyed reading the interview with Sue Dent, and I'm off to buy Never Ceese. Reading about this book was confirmation for me, because I have my own vampire novel with a Christian message that's been stewing at the back of my mind for years, but I've been putting off writing it because of the subject matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12021813.post-76732461016043968602007-07-08T08:17:00.000-07:002007-07-08T08:17:00.000-07:00I agree I would normally do a 180 degree turn away...I agree I would normally do a 180 degree turn away from any book that pictured a werewolf and a vampire, but this sounds intriguing. I also know some students who would be attracted to this type of book, and it wouldn't hurt them to accidentally discover a good message along with it. Elaine BachElaine Bachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907760552322802647noreply@blogger.com