tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post3423038069836491692..comments2024-02-28T12:45:42.761-05:00Comments on Hoosier Ink: A Good Romance is Like Strawberry CheesecakeThe ACFW INDIANA Chapter Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282742986179364847noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-38844408718671342982013-04-17T16:15:38.456-04:002013-04-17T16:15:38.456-04:00Thanks, Karla! That's one big reason why we ke...Thanks, Karla! That's one big reason why we keep working at it! I prayed this a.m. for all Christian writers that God might share His truth in bite-sized portions as readers consume our stories. Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-47799213888784124062013-04-17T14:34:16.373-04:002013-04-17T14:34:16.373-04:00There is a great need in the prison system for Chr...There is a great need in the prison system for Christian fiction. I agree whole-heartedly. The inmates pass books around and they are valuable commodities. Unfortunately, many of the books have no message. The inmates will read a fiction much more readily than a dry non-fiction. I agree. Fiction makes the message powerful delicious.Karla Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989639592455525499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-17255435285737944822013-04-16T21:02:27.331-04:002013-04-16T21:02:27.331-04:00For some reason, He knew what He was doing, right,...For some reason, He knew what He was doing, right, Mary? :-) <br />Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-45494217612625715692013-04-16T18:23:11.600-04:002013-04-16T18:23:11.600-04:00Your posts always leave me smiling. I agree, peopl...Your posts always leave me smiling. I agree, people assimilate truth through fiction as Jesus well knew when he spoke in parables.Mary Marie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140800346217363866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-4307648290281238062013-04-16T13:10:51.719-04:002013-04-16T13:10:51.719-04:00Amen! :DAmen! :DCrystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-30948664585749479222013-04-16T13:10:20.174-04:002013-04-16T13:10:20.174-04:00Oh, yum! LOL! Yeah, I really like this analogy, Ra...Oh, yum! LOL! Yeah, I really like this analogy, Rachael. Lots of stories and whatever you're in the mood for, Jeff! :)Crystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-49027880391802423662013-04-16T13:09:17.930-04:002013-04-16T13:09:17.930-04:00Thanks, Liz! Yes, people--particularly women--seem...Thanks, Liz! Yes, people--particularly women--seem to assimilate truth through romance than practically any other medium! I used to look down on them (while secretly enjoying them), and now I've written several! Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor? Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-88255372483236654542013-04-16T10:49:19.210-04:002013-04-16T10:49:19.210-04:00I was working a retreat where each of the attendee...I was working a retreat where each of the attendees (not the ones working) received a book. Usually, the books were non-fiction and--though very good--not always...uhm, cheesecake-like in flavor. This particular weekend, when money for the program was tight, those of us on the working team were asked if we could donate any gently used books. We did. Romances. The book table was swept clean in the blink of an eye!<br /><br />Loved your post.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-91721466547065848972013-04-16T10:44:27.947-04:002013-04-16T10:44:27.947-04:00LOL, Jeff, I like those analogies, too! (I love lo...LOL, Jeff, I like those analogies, too! (I love lots of genres and definitely, all kinds of food!) Isn't it great how God has given different tastes and different gifts to all of us so we can speak to his diverse people? Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-39560616125352450322013-04-16T10:34:04.518-04:002013-04-16T10:34:04.518-04:00Well, if good romance is a strawberry cheesecake, ...Well, if good romance is a strawberry cheesecake, then a good mystery is like a spearmint mocha latte and a good suspense story is like a grilled chicken sandwich with jalepenos, guacamole and horseradish. Both of which I'd prefer to cheesecake any day.<br /><br />JeffJeffrey C. Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260244563274650475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-61138261748861265102013-04-16T09:46:47.506-04:002013-04-16T09:46:47.506-04:00[*Chuckle*] Actually, Crystal, that was the origin...[*Chuckle*] Actually, Crystal, that was the original title of this blog--somehow, my mind and taste buds wandered to cheesecake :-) <br /><br />I agree wholeheartedly. I handed my book to a non-believer on a plane last month, and she lit up. I don't think she would have if I'd given her a tract. Rachael Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000599424258251598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-57081045900303921062013-04-16T09:25:00.966-04:002013-04-16T09:25:00.966-04:00This has been one of my main struggles with writin...This has been one of my main struggles with writing, Rachael! (I'm not a fan of cheesecake (gasp) but I DO love creme brulee and strawberry shortcake,so we can go with that analogy.) Anyway, I do think Christian romances can reach more people than some dry, preachy nonfiction book and how many people do you touch in a kind way with a scowl and a "you're not seriously going to eat that!?" <br /><br />You've given me much food for thought...(I know, groan!) Crystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.com