Dee’s Christian Fiction
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Review: Defining Moments
April 17th, 2006 by senthilkumar
Defining Moments
Jacquelin Thomas
New American Library
ISBN # 0-451-21775-6
Rating: 3 tambourines
New York businesswoman/bad girl Sheila Moore takes a leave of absence from her graphic design firm after she’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and decides to return home to Charleston, South Carolina to fight the disease. But before she returns home she bumps into Nicholas Washington, a man who knows all about the private shame that forced her to move from South Carolina in the first place. When he offers his friendship to help her through her battle she becomes suspicious. Is he in cahoots with his friend/her enemy, Tori Madison to ruin her life? She’s not sure, so to safeguard her heart from any further humiliation Sheila vows to keep her growing feelings for Nicholas a secret.
Charleston novelist, heartthrob Nicholas Washington hopes his decision to befriend Sheila Moore will not destroy his friendship with Tori Madison. Her dubious past nature still sits fresh on Tori and Jake Madison’s mind. He knows that Tori hadn’t forgiven Sherri for trying to steal her husband, Jake four years ago. And her moving back to Charleston only makes matters most. Yet, Nicholas sees something good in Sheila. He prays to God to speak to Sheila’s heart. But since he’s still unsure of Sheila’s character, he vows to keep his feelings for her a secret.
Thomas’ long awaited sequel to the Prodigal Husband is a story of friendship, redemption and self-discovery. Unlike the prequel this novel isn’t filled with page turning conflict. Instead it is a slow study on faith and forgiveness that will delight Thomas’ loyal fans. Nicholas is almost angelic in his devotion to his prayer life and to Sheila. But he can speak a little too cliché when he counsels Sheila about faith and how it relates to her illness. Thomas’ Gullah references and discussions on MS are commendable. However, for new readers and fans of the Prodigal Husband, the slow pace, various subplots, overwriting and awkward chapter endings make this story a harder read than its prequel.(April, 256 pp, $22.95)
Dee Y. Stewart,
Reviewer
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Rock, Meth & Bad Boy Lovers
April 12th, 2006 by senthilkumar
Remember when Michael Jackson showed up at an AME Church a few weeks before his trial? Or what about Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston getting baptised in the River Jordan by the African Israelites? Weird and over the top, huh?
Well imagine Everett Lester, front man for DeathStroke–the most popular alternative rockband in the world. Do you think anyone will believe that this satanistic stonehead would be sitting on Larry King Live spouting biblical scripture and Christianese?
Unimaginable unless God really does exist.
And if he does…who wouldn’t shout the Gospel full effect live? Or in Creston Mape’s second book to the Rock Stars Chronicles case– who wouldn’t rock God at Full Tilt?
Everett hopes he can, although the media and his new fans are starting to not believe his hype. Will his Living Water tour will revitalize Christ’s image? Can he reach his old fans? More importantly can he reach his vengeful, meth-dealing nephew, who wants him dead?
Creston sat down with my writer’s group last month and candidly wondered if Everett’s plight resonates with our Christian counterculture. From what I read, I think he’s dead on. In North Georgia and I’m sure in other parts of America, meth has become a demon, hell bent on taking out our little sisters and brothers. As a local christian reporter who is also an unmarried single mother, I completely understand what Everett is going through. People are always watching to see if you’re what you say you are, and they are quick to alert the rest of the world when you slip. Sometimes I want to stay in the house and keep my novels under my bed. (Wait a minute. I still do that. 
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)Written very well, fast-paced, realistic, and eye-opening. Full Tilt is my April book pic for this month. For women you will find this novel and the entire series enjoyable, since Everett’s conversion is credited to his wife–a woman who has prayed for his soul’s deliverance since she was a teenager. Romantic and hopeful for us bad boy lovers.
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2 Time Crunch Reads
April 4th, 2006 by senthilkumar
Check me out at The Master’s Artist today. I have two short reads to recommend to those of you who are like me this week- celebrating Spring Break with your child or just swamped with Easter egg hunts, paying bills, and life. I love short stories. How about you? Click here to see my picks. And come back this week I will have some more for your fancy. And if you are a short story writing phenom I have a writing opportunity for you.
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Niche Jesus
March 31st, 2006 by senthilkumar
Marina Woods and I had a long discussion last night that was sparked by the unfair treatment the movie ATL had received from certain suburban Georgian malls(my neighborhood mall included,) And the week long discusion over at Dave Long’s Faith*in*Fiction Blog about niche marketing and the quagmire for African-American novelists:
- an excerpt from Dave Long’s F*i*F discusion-How to Avoid the Niche…
These books and authors[African-American] are in some ways in a no-win situation. If the books don’t look “black” enough they might miss their core audience. Yet such covers and title threaten to make them invisible to the majority of the buying audience.
Anybody got any ideas?
You can read the discussion to find my remarks to Dave and others that chimed in. But the question never was answered. And in all honesty I don’t think it could be at F*i*F, since most of the writers there are non-Black, so its revelance and importance doesn’t matter as much to them. Correct me if I’m wrong…
There are some African-American writers who specifically only want to target African enclaves in the world. While, others would like to crack the CBA code. With such a predicament to be in, I can see how easier it would be to not approach the CBA publishers, and either self-publish or form partnerships with Walk Worthy Press, Urban Christian, CAABA or other similar in make-up.
However, there is another factor–in my opinion–that is more important then niche marketing, demographics and race. It is Jesus and his commision for all of us(black and white.)
- an excerpt from Scott McKnight’s The Church, Embracing Grace and Racism 1.…
If you embrace a kingdom vision of the gospel itself, racism is nothing short of disgusting. If you embrace a judicial perception of sin, the Cross, and the gospel, racism is more tolerable. I’m sorry to put in such bold terms, but it all comes down to how you understand the gospel.
I am not an expert on the topic of racism, nor am I a paragon of a colorless and a raceless (not the same thing) perception of our world. But, I want the Church to be better because I believe racism is a denial of the kingdom vision and gospel of Jesus.
So starting today through next week we will explore this discussion:
Grace & Race in Christian Publishing
Grace & Race in Christian Publishing
It will explore:
- Book Cover and Local Color
- Creating a Marketing Incubator for ethnic Authors
- Reading outside the box
- writing outside the margins
- adding characters of different ethnicities in WIP
- major misconceptions
- championing diversity on bookstore shelves
- what else?
If you would like to join in on this discussion contact me here or off loop at dee at gospelfiction dot com.
OT: This is an open trackback day. 
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A Sin and A Shame
March 27th, 2006 by senthilkumarA Sin and A Shame
Coming May 2006
After her scheme to break up her best friend’s marriage fails, Jasmine is ready to begin her new life. She attends church every Sunday, swears off married men, and begins her mission to find her soulmate. It doesn’t take long to meet the one God has chosen for her - a pastor. (Isn’t God good!) But when another man from her past threatens to destroy her perfect relationship, can Jasmine leave behind her lying and devious ways? Or will she find old habits hard to break? Click Here To Read a Sample Chapter
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Peretti & Dee’s Publishing Dilemma
March 27th, 2006 by senthilkumar
A movie adaptation of Frank Peretti’s The Visitation is in theatres now. He and Ted Dekker coauthored, House, which will be on bookstore stands in April(click pic to preorder.) And his next big project is writing a screenplay for last year’s summber hit, Monster. And you can learn more about all that he is up to at Crosswalk.com.
Question: In Peretti’s crosswalk interview he speaks on the importance of waiting to hone your writing craft before you seek publication. When do you know that your skills are good enough to become published?
For me I’ve published articles for national print mags and I have won a few short story contests and even have a short story featured in an anthology(check the sidebar.) But in regards to writing novels, I’m not sure if its my time, yet. Although my published author pals think that it is. When did you know?
Come back for my review of House next month.
Round Robin @ TMA
March 24th, 2006 by senthilkumar`
Mary DeMuth started a fun Round Robin this week at The Master’s Artist blog. I posted my entry to this serialized story and I encourage you to fly on over and add to it. And if you’re a member of the Storyteller’s Workshop take a look at it, because we are going to do the same thing next month.
Mary DeMuth started a fun Round Robin this week at The Master’s Artist blog. I posted my entry to this serialized story and I encourage you to fly on over and add to it. And if you’re a member of the Storyteller’s Workshop take a look at it, because we are going to do the same thing next month.Otherwise, this is a fun writing exercise to jumpstart your writing day.
Writing to see what the end’s gon’ be,
Dee
OT. Has anyone been affected by the latino immigration boycott today?
OT: The State of GA is shutting down an older woman’s homemade pie business and she calls it a blessing. More…
This is an Open Track Back Day.
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Happy Birthday, Selah
March 23rd, 2006 by senthilkumar
A Note from Tavis Smiley
March 22nd, 2006 by senthilkumar
An excerpt from an email to sent to me via Tavis Talks…
This week marks a momentous occasion in Black History which you helped to create. As you may have heard, the Covenant with Black America will debut at #6 on the New York Times Bestseller list (March 26, 2006, paperback-nonfiction). Never before has a Black-authored, Black-published, and predominately Black-purchased NON FICTION book garnered this achievement.
This week, a new shipment of books was delivered to stores nationwide. We want to
make this occasion a phenomenon by moving to #1. If you haven’t already purchased your copy of The Covenant, click on the picture above to order your copy.
…To read more about The Covenant and to find out when The Covenant tour will stop in your city, visit http://www.covenantwithblackamerica.com.
All best,
Tavis Smiley
Why do you think this book is important to not only Black America, but to all America?
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