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Why We Write

A couple of great quotes from The Master’s Artist:

Henri Nouwen writes this in Reflections on Theological Education: “Writing is a process by which we discover what lives in us. The writing itself reveals what is alive. The deepest satisfaction of writing is precisely that it opens up new spaces within us of which we were not aware of before we started to write. To write is to embark on a journey whose final destination we do not know.”

And a quote on writing to process and understand from A River Runs Through It.

“Later, when you’re ready, tell the story of our family. Perhaps then you’ll understand what happened.”

Critics Love Suspense Novel 'Forgiving Solomon Long'

Reviewers continue to praise the crime fiction debut by Chris Well, “Forgiving Solomon Long” (Harvest House Publishers). Already hailed by “Publishers Weekly” for breaking new ground in faith-based fiction, it is a suspense thriller for fans of “Get Shorty,” “Macbeth” and “100 Bullets.”

CCM Magazine reviewer Anneka Morgan gave “Forgiving Solomon Long” an A-plus:

We join the bandwagon. It’s good — very good. … This faith-based thriller will both surprise and delight you.

Christian Writers at Bay Area Borders

In case you’re near San Jose, California:

From Newsweek to the New York Times, Christian books are everywhere. Bay area bookstores, including Borders Santana Row, which now offers Bible imprinting, are no exception. Seven members of American Christian Fiction Writers will be featured at the 356 Santana Row store in San Jose, Thursday, March 17, 2005, 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

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Christian Media's Appeal Beyond the Church walls

Non-Christians and nominal Christians are embracing Christian media in droves:

In a survey released yesterday, the Barna Group stated that the number of people who utilize Christian Media is substantially higher than those who actually attend Church.

Why the appeal? I think it is in part because Christian media is ‘family friendly.’ Picking up a Christian CD or book is akin to buying something with a ‘Rated “E” for Everyone’ sticker.

Could it also be that Christian Media has other qualities that appeal to the masses? Improving content is no doubt a factor.
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