Leave a comment on my interview with Debbie Lynn Costello on her Blog -
The Sword and The Spirit.
I'll meet you over at the Sword and the Spirit.
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Author Patricia PacJac Carroll
Saturday
Thursday
On the Radio Today!
Today at 1:30, Liberty Belle and I are going to be on the radio,
Award winning author, Lena Nelson Dooley, will do interview.
Can't wait.
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Gate Beautiful Blog Talk Radio Show.
http://t.co/OewkpBgT
Put it on your calendar. Thursday June 21, 2012 @ 1:30.
Wednesday
Why I read Christian Novels
Liberty Belle Mary's Blessing by Lena Nelson Dooley
The Chase by DiAnn Mills
And so many more. Good books full of realistic characters, realistic challenges, and hope. AS a Christian I have been encouraged, learned valuable lessons by reading what the characters go through and their reactions, good and bad, to their circumstances. I have been drawn closer to the Lord. And all by reading fictional accounts of characters.
Story is strong.
In the article Are our brains wired to enjoy stories? by Olivia Mitchell, she states that we like stories to learn about other people. Who hasn't been to a lecture and be nearly droned to sleep when you hear the speaker launch into an anecdote, a story, and not only your head but those around you pop up?
The Chase by DiAnn Mills
And so many more. Good books full of realistic characters, realistic challenges, and hope. AS a Christian I have been encouraged, learned valuable lessons by reading what the characters go through and their reactions, good and bad, to their circumstances. I have been drawn closer to the Lord. And all by reading fictional accounts of characters.Story is strong.
In the article Are our brains wired to enjoy stories? by Olivia Mitchell, she states that we like stories to learn about other people. Who hasn't been to a lecture and be nearly droned to sleep when you hear the speaker launch into an anecdote, a story, and not only your head but those around you pop up?
We love stories.
In the past, cultures survived by telling stories to their young and in so doing kept their way of life. The Bible says to pass down to the generations all that the Lord has done. Not in a boring lecture but through story.
Words are powerful.
God spoke creation into existence by His Word. The written word sticks in our minds. I don't want to read stories full of perverse language, sexual acts, or graphic violence. Some say you can just skip over those, but the brain is a marvelous organ and I believe picks up things we don't realize and tucks them away. In short, I don't want brain pollution. We get enough on TV and movies.
Untapped source for Christians
If you know someone who is going through a trying time, search out the Christian novels and you are sure to find one that will comfort and help your friends. Story can reach others, it's not personal and can go through the filters people put up to defend themselves.
People love stories. We can learn from them and strengthen our faith. I am not saying that we should never read a book that is not from the Christian section, but I am saying how blessed I have been in reading wonderful stories from a Christian world view.
Try some and see if you don't enjoy them as well.
Tuesday
Liberty Belle is off and running!
Now available on Amazon Kindle and in a few days in print.
Hope you'll give her a chance and enjoy the read!
Set in 1859 Denver, Liberty Belle is a story of
finding freedom and forgiveness. A jilted bride, a wayward sheriff, a small
boy, outlaws, and a gallows, provide
plenty of action, romance, and
hope.
Liberty Longstreet was left at
the altar, but that wasn’t the worst of her day. She awakens to the fact that she needs to declare independence from her
controlling mother. Wanting her freedom and to find a man of her choosing, Libby
leaves home for faraway Denver. She just doesn't count on being robbed, falling
for a wayward sheriff, or being accused of
murder.
Sheriff Wade Calder throws down his badge in a quest
for revenge. Instead, he takes responsibility for his enemy’s young son. Wanting
only to be free, Wade runs into Libby, and she wins what is left of his heart.
Unfortunately, he has nothing to offer her until he picks up his badge. His
honor is restored, but it may cost Libby her
life.
Together they learn the cost of freedom
and the
wealth of forgiveness.
Thursday
Independence
Some things you just can't make up. LOL
I am not against traditional publishers or agents. The publishing industry is in transition. But right now, I see this tremendous opportunity, for authors, and I am taking it.
Yes, that entrepreneurial spirit lives strong in me. I've never been accused of conforming to the norm. Tradition has never excited me.
But I love to think of the explorers who sailed across the ocean, not sure of what they'd find, but sure that they had to go. The pioneers who looked west and saw a land of opportunity. Yes, and again I say, yes. That same thirst for the adventure of the unknown flows in my blood.
In the book, Liberty Belle, the main character, Liberty Longstreet, seeks her independence and finds it is not as easy as it looks. Freedom is not free. I know this. But I am willing to take the risk, learn on my feet, and go after the wide open spaces of Indie Publishing.
You betcha, I'm excited.
Wednesday
The Lady is Almost Ready.
Liberty Belle - Pub Date June 1, 2012
She is almost ready for her debut. Like so many Southern belles, she just couldn't get everything together for May, but she promised she'd be ready for her June 1, 2012 entrance into the published world.
Keep in contact and I'll let you know when Liberty Auraria Longstreet is ready.
She's been through quite a lot of prodding and probing, cutting and additions, but she is excited to tell her story. And what a story she has to tell.
Ooops, have to go. That to-do list is calling.
And the Edit Goes On ...
I love to edit, I love to edit, I love to edit.
I love to edit!
Oh what fun! Don't ask me how I learned this, but if you change a number on your chapters at the start of the book - AND you have your book in chapter files - (chapter 1 is a file, 2 is a file ...) DO NOT renumber from the beginning. Start at the back to keep sane.
Otherwise you will find yourself with 2 chapter 13s, 14s .... and double the trouble.
DO NOT ASK ME HOW I KNOW THIS. : )
AND yes, Liberty Belle is on schedule to go out in MAY 2012.
Updates coming as soon as I finish this edit.
Good news - boy have I learned a lot! And learned I have a lot more to learn. Which makes me very happy since I am confident, I will not be bored anytime soon.
Picked up my Polishing the "Pugs" book by Kathy Ide. Why oh why did I not pay attention in English? I fear my restrictive clauses are scratching my predicates.
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Oh well, where is that red pen?
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