tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post5334948084023013859..comments2023-06-28T08:34:35.859-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, and the Stuff In-Between: Latayne Scott and Free Books!Trish Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-13981215611823104562018-06-09T11:59:02.734-04:002018-06-09T11:59:02.734-04:00Library Lady, thank you for your insight! I know ...Library Lady, thank you for your insight! I know that's a goal many readers want fulfilled when they read a book of Christian fiction. I have a question -- do you believe that references to Jesus Christ specifically are necessary in a book of Christian fiction?Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989916355805237811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-48720269438583363722018-06-08T19:27:04.198-04:002018-06-08T19:27:04.198-04:00I love to read both CF books and Christian Non-Fi...I love to read both CF books and Christian Non-Fiction books.<br />In my opinion, the goal of CF books should be to lead the reader to Faith in Jesus Christ.<br />Janet E.<br />von1janet(at)gmail(dot)comLibrary Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453047929043510049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-69717767956332248802018-06-08T01:03:02.739-04:002018-06-08T01:03:02.739-04:00One of the best feelings as a writer is when you h...One of the best feelings as a writer is when you hear a comment from a reader that makes it seem as if the two of you actually had a conversation about the topic. It makes the author wonder how many other people are gaining that understanding as they read--as you said, Jane--that they are not alone. They're with the Lord and their heart is connecting with the author at that moment. Very cool.Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-71511054513331135462018-06-07T09:50:49.594-04:002018-06-07T09:50:49.594-04:00Jane, I never thought about that before, but you&#...Jane, I never thought about that before, but you're right. Good Christian fiction provides fellowship by pointing us to unseen realities that superintend and even overcome our personal circumstances. Thank you for that reminder!Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989916355805237811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-64863613169588269322018-06-07T06:28:41.638-04:002018-06-07T06:28:41.638-04:00I don't read Christian fiction to just feel be...I don't read Christian fiction to just feel better. I like to know I am not alone.Jane Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13319702142590884311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-66356435882707830232018-06-06T11:13:52.113-04:002018-06-06T11:13:52.113-04:00Norma, I would love to hear what you think about t...Norma, I would love to hear what you think about this book! Blessings on you!!Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989916355805237811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-25874441449639918472018-06-06T11:00:29.950-04:002018-06-06T11:00:29.950-04:00Trish, thank you for sharing your interview with L...Trish, thank you for sharing your interview with Latayne. I love here life stories and her close connection to our family. It would be a delight to be able to read another of her books! Thank for all the good things that you do for others! Norma Carden Reynolds at norey72@att.netNorma Carden Reynoldsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-32492167078574827142018-06-04T14:48:21.664-04:002018-06-04T14:48:21.664-04:00Cherie, that was very insightful. Thank you Cherie, that was very insightful. Thank you Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989916355805237811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-7985262568051406112018-06-04T12:38:59.713-04:002018-06-04T12:38:59.713-04:00Oh, and remember to leave your [fractured] email i...Oh, and remember to leave your [fractured] email if you want to be entered in Latayne's drawing, readers.Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-55086758338380292672018-06-04T12:38:12.558-04:002018-06-04T12:38:12.558-04:00Love that answer, Cherie. Despite the usual expect...Love that answer, Cherie. Despite the usual expectation that CF (especially romances) will have that happily-ever-after ending, it's still possible to leave behind some bittersweet reality. That's the way life is, even when things turn out well. Hope is key.Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-65580740992164092852018-06-04T11:59:32.730-04:002018-06-04T11:59:32.730-04:00I think we should expect Christian fiction to enco...I think we should expect Christian fiction to encourage us, not solely to make us feel better. I think we often believe that being a Christian means having happy endings. Therefore, people reading CF books often look for and expect happy, perfect endings. As we know, the Christian life is full of ups and downs. We are not promised perfect, happy lives, but we are given HOPE for tomorrow. We have hope that God works all things together for our good. So....should CF always make the reader feel "better?" No, but it should always encourage and point the reader bsck to the true source of joy.Cherie Gravettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852094842509075830noreply@blogger.com