Comments on: The Freedom to Discover and the Discovery That Led to Freedom

By: Tom Caylor

Tom Caylor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:37:32 +0000

The young woman who became a witch reminds me of a young woman I read about recently who also went into Wicca:

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/connection-to-calm/Co...

Other similarities: having a beautifully unique perspective (e.g. the animals all getting along in the ark and "no one getting hurt", wanting God to "show himself"!), asking tought questions at church only to have the leaders tell her to be quiet…

By: Poetikat

Poetikat — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:05:00 +0000

Editors are either slow to respond, or too busy to respond. Take the time to get specific names (spelled correctly) and always compliment the editor on their publication. It sometimes works.Thanks for coming over to Poetikat's. I have you linked in my "new finds" section so people will check you out!Kat

By: Poetikat

Poetikat — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:39:00 +0000

Wow! Heavy stuff. Have you read Billy Graham's book, The Journey? It touches on the disillusionment some Christians feel as the result of what they see in other so-called "Christians". I am a practicing Catholic and this condition is certainly not specific to Christian denominations. I myself, have felt this sense of disappointment and confusion.Please stop by my blog, Poetikat's Invisible Keepsakes. Though not deeply philosophical, it occasionally touches on things of importance.Peace! Kat

By: Brady Frost

Brady Frost — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Hello Serena!I saw your post on the new blogs discussion board and thought I would stop by and take a look around. I definitely wish you the best with your writing! I'm also a writer, you should stop by and check out my blog when you have time, I think you may like it.-Brady

By: Serena Woods

Serena Woods — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:51:00 +0000

thanks for posting your experiences and advice! I appreciate it!

By: the view from vicwor

the view from vicwor — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:43:00 +0000

Hi Serena --Some little magazines with just one or two staff members get vast numbers of submissions. It can take a long time to get your "Sorry, but we can't use it at this time" form letter.On the other hand, sometimes a long wait means your submission is getting serious consideration rather than immediate rejection. I received a contract to publish one of my short stories almost a year after I submitted it, with no communication in between.Then again, sometimes you don't get a response because the magazine went out of business shortly after you sent your submission. A lot of little magazines that you may find in Writer's Digest only last for one or two issues, then fold. I had one magazine close down after it accepted my story, but before the story was published.Getting a book published, by the way, almost always requires the help of a literary agent these days -- even in niche markets like Christian publishing. If you can find an agent willing to work with you, she or he can also help you polish your work so it will be easier to sell.Good luck.

By: Serena Woods

Serena Woods — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:22:00 +0000

awesome. do it.

By: Erin in washington

Erin in washington — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:53:00 +0000

I am passing this along to others