Wednesday, February 21, 2007
After a lot of technical difficulties, I was finally able to post my blurb yesterday about a great website. Check it out. Read yesterday's... Check the blog links to see what they wrote also. Sorry folks, no time to write more today. Just as the Beatle's sang, "Yesterday". So check yesterday's blog.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Janey's News
This month, the CSFF blog tour features a totally awesome website, Where The Map Ends: WhereTheMapEnds.
Owned and authored by Jeff Gerke, a man with a sharp mind and passion for fiction (I met him a few times at writer’s conferences), his site offers an abundance of cool features ranging from interviews, reading suggestions with a list of speculative fiction authors, speculative art, writing tips, publishing pointers, links to other great sites and wonderful posts from other writers.
Jeff’s website features a section where he introduces himself – “Who is Jeff?”. People can also subscribe to receive the "Where The Map Ends" newsletter. There will soon be a forum also, as well as a POD a press for Christian Speculative Fiction writer
The site is absorbing and I had to tear myself away to get back to my other responsibilities. Find out more by checking out what my fellow-bloggers are saying.
Nissa Annakindt
Wayne Thomas Batson
Jim Black
Grace Bridges
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
D. G. D. Davidson
Chris Deanne
Janey DeMeo
Tessa Edwards
April Erwin
Kameron M. Franklin
Linda Gilmore
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Katie Hart
Sherrie Hibbs
Sharon Hinck
Christopher Hopper
Jason Joyner
Kait
Karen
K. D. Kragen
Tina Kulesa
Kevin Lucia and The Bookshelf Reviews 2.0 - The Compendium
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Nicole
Eve Nielsen
John W. Otte
John Ottinger
Robin Parrish
Cheryl Russel
Hanna Sandvig
Mirtika Schultz
James Somers
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Daniel I. Weaver
Timothy Wise
More coming soon…
This month, the CSFF blog tour features a totally awesome website, Where The Map Ends: WhereTheMapEnds.
Owned and authored by Jeff Gerke, a man with a sharp mind and passion for fiction (I met him a few times at writer’s conferences), his site offers an abundance of cool features ranging from interviews, reading suggestions with a list of speculative fiction authors, speculative art, writing tips, publishing pointers, links to other great sites and wonderful posts from other writers.
Jeff’s website features a section where he introduces himself – “Who is Jeff?”. People can also subscribe to receive the "Where The Map Ends" newsletter. There will soon be a forum also, as well as a POD a press for Christian Speculative Fiction writer
The site is absorbing and I had to tear myself away to get back to my other responsibilities. Find out more by checking out what my fellow-bloggers are saying.
Nissa Annakindt
Wayne Thomas Batson
Jim Black
Grace Bridges
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
D. G. D. Davidson
Chris Deanne
Janey DeMeo
Tessa Edwards
April Erwin
Kameron M. Franklin
Linda Gilmore
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Katie Hart
Sherrie Hibbs
Sharon Hinck
Christopher Hopper
Jason Joyner
Kait
Karen
K. D. Kragen
Tina Kulesa
Kevin Lucia and The Bookshelf Reviews 2.0 - The Compendium
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Nicole
Eve Nielsen
John W. Otte
John Ottinger
Robin Parrish
Cheryl Russel
Hanna Sandvig
Mirtika Schultz
James Somers
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Daniel I. Weaver
Timothy Wise
More coming soon…
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Janey's News
Feb. 6th, 2007
Many years ago, before it was a phenomena, someone sent me the first Harry Potter book to review for my kids. They thought that I’d like the fact that the author is a Brit like me. But what I read shocked me, especially the focus on an orphan who suddenly discovers he’s got magic powers. I realized how this could impact needy kids who long to fit in, be loved, find a niche and even have power over the elements that foster their unhappiness. The magic provided counterfeit solutions to desensitize little minds from the real solution—Christ.
As this crafty witchcraft craze has grown and sown its seeds of darkness, I have become more and more excited about the Christian authors that God has raised up to perpetrate truth in kid format. I thank God for them.
That is why I delight in introducing the Mercy Force series written by Dr. Herbert J. Kellner, co-authored by Connie Penn. These books, beginning with the Secret of the Ancient Crowns, could revolutionize our young people and energize them to serve the cause of Christ in very practical ways.
The story centers around three children, Cameron, Jacqueline and Data, who are introduced to world needs and biblical principles through some mystical power hidden in three ancient crowns that release supernatural power to transport them to other worlds. Here they are introduced to animals—each one with a special story to tell, and each one’s story having a special lesson to teach—that the world needs compassion.
What particularly touched me in this first book is that the author touches on the very real, cruel situations in the world as recounted in each animal’s personal story. However, it’s not done in a way that would depress the young reader’s mind, but rather with a note of hope and redemption that serves to motivate them to go and make a difference for others. After their supernatural voyage, the children decide to become a mercy force in a fallen world where their compassionate actions can help others.
I highly recommend this book which rises far above spooky kid-lit and enters a realm of reality that we often seek to avoid—that this world is a cruel place. But instead of seeking to combat it with magic, this book proposes tapping into a higher source, God, and thereby making this world a better place for some. The message is beautifully woven within the fabric of children’s fantasy fiction which compels you further into the chapters.
Secret of the Ancient Crowns can be seen here: http://www.csnbooks.com/bimg/2226.jpg
(You’ll soon hear more on it as it is adapted into film format.)
If you’d like to buy a copy of the Secret of the Ancient Crowns, and benefit Orphans First also, please email me and I will tell you how: Janey@orphansfirst.org
Also, if you’d like to know more on how to teach your children about compassion, biblical truth, Bible wonders, and how their lives fit into God’s great plan, please check out my parenting book: Heaven Help Me Raise These Children: -- Biblical Direction For Practical Parenting Issues. Go to: http://www.carepointministry.com/ Click on Parenting and voilà. Or go to www.orphansfirst.org and click on the relevant link.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope it’s been a blessing for you.
Janey
Feb. 6th, 2007
Many years ago, before it was a phenomena, someone sent me the first Harry Potter book to review for my kids. They thought that I’d like the fact that the author is a Brit like me. But what I read shocked me, especially the focus on an orphan who suddenly discovers he’s got magic powers. I realized how this could impact needy kids who long to fit in, be loved, find a niche and even have power over the elements that foster their unhappiness. The magic provided counterfeit solutions to desensitize little minds from the real solution—Christ.
As this crafty witchcraft craze has grown and sown its seeds of darkness, I have become more and more excited about the Christian authors that God has raised up to perpetrate truth in kid format. I thank God for them.
That is why I delight in introducing the Mercy Force series written by Dr. Herbert J. Kellner, co-authored by Connie Penn. These books, beginning with the Secret of the Ancient Crowns, could revolutionize our young people and energize them to serve the cause of Christ in very practical ways.
The story centers around three children, Cameron, Jacqueline and Data, who are introduced to world needs and biblical principles through some mystical power hidden in three ancient crowns that release supernatural power to transport them to other worlds. Here they are introduced to animals—each one with a special story to tell, and each one’s story having a special lesson to teach—that the world needs compassion.
What particularly touched me in this first book is that the author touches on the very real, cruel situations in the world as recounted in each animal’s personal story. However, it’s not done in a way that would depress the young reader’s mind, but rather with a note of hope and redemption that serves to motivate them to go and make a difference for others. After their supernatural voyage, the children decide to become a mercy force in a fallen world where their compassionate actions can help others.
I highly recommend this book which rises far above spooky kid-lit and enters a realm of reality that we often seek to avoid—that this world is a cruel place. But instead of seeking to combat it with magic, this book proposes tapping into a higher source, God, and thereby making this world a better place for some. The message is beautifully woven within the fabric of children’s fantasy fiction which compels you further into the chapters.
Secret of the Ancient Crowns can be seen here: http://www.csnbooks.com/bimg/2226.jpg
(You’ll soon hear more on it as it is adapted into film format.)
If you’d like to buy a copy of the Secret of the Ancient Crowns, and benefit Orphans First also, please email me and I will tell you how: Janey@orphansfirst.org
Also, if you’d like to know more on how to teach your children about compassion, biblical truth, Bible wonders, and how their lives fit into God’s great plan, please check out my parenting book: Heaven Help Me Raise These Children: -- Biblical Direction For Practical Parenting Issues. Go to: http://www.carepointministry.com/ Click on Parenting and voilà. Or go to www.orphansfirst.org and click on the relevant link.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope it’s been a blessing for you.
Janey
Janey's News
CSFF tour for January.
For those of us who pray for the suffering children of the world, we cannot minimize the importance of good children’s literature—so that they don’t read godless kid-lit.
This month we are featuring Wayne Thomas Batson's Door Within trilogy—a great fantasy series for children who no doubt identify with the key characters, Aiden and Antionette. As an advocate for children, I’m thrilled to see good fantasy literature written with a biblical thread. I encourage you to check out the entire triology by Wayne Batson.
o The Door Within
o Rise of the Wyrm Lord
o The Final Storm.
Please check out the inspiring reviews and comments made on the blogs of my fellow writers. Don’t be shy about leaving a comment.
Jim Black
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
Frank Creed
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Chris Deanne
April Erwin
Linda Gilmore
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Karen Hancock
Katie Hart
Sherrie Hibbs
Sharon Hinck
Joleen Howell
Kait
Karen
K. D. Kragen
Tina Kulesa
Lost Genre Guild
Kevin Lucia and The Bookshelf Reviews 2.0 - The Compendium
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Caleb Newell
Eve Nielsen
John Otte
Robin Parrish
Tessa Edwards
Cheryl Russel
Hannah Sandvig
Mirtika Schultz
James Somers
Stuart Stockton
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Daniel I. Weaver Janey DeMeo
Notice I put myself in the list. That’s to make sure you stop by again soon as I’ll have more comments on good books, music, updates on Orphans First and some personal reflections.
CSFF tour for January.
For those of us who pray for the suffering children of the world, we cannot minimize the importance of good children’s literature—so that they don’t read godless kid-lit.
This month we are featuring Wayne Thomas Batson's Door Within trilogy—a great fantasy series for children who no doubt identify with the key characters, Aiden and Antionette. As an advocate for children, I’m thrilled to see good fantasy literature written with a biblical thread. I encourage you to check out the entire triology by Wayne Batson.
o The Door Within
o Rise of the Wyrm Lord
o The Final Storm.
Please check out the inspiring reviews and comments made on the blogs of my fellow writers. Don’t be shy about leaving a comment.
Jim Black
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
Frank Creed
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Chris Deanne
April Erwin
Linda Gilmore
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Karen Hancock
Katie Hart
Sherrie Hibbs
Sharon Hinck
Joleen Howell
Kait
Karen
K. D. Kragen
Tina Kulesa
Lost Genre Guild
Kevin Lucia and The Bookshelf Reviews 2.0 - The Compendium
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Caleb Newell
Eve Nielsen
John Otte
Robin Parrish
Tessa Edwards
Cheryl Russel
Hannah Sandvig
Mirtika Schultz
James Somers
Stuart Stockton
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Daniel I. Weaver Janey DeMeo
Notice I put myself in the list. That’s to make sure you stop by again soon as I’ll have more comments on good books, music, updates on Orphans First and some personal reflections.
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