tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833943568870526407.post7652460885716333362..comments2023-06-02T08:12:31.941-05:00Comments on SPIRE REVIEWS: What Would You Change in Christian Fiction?Brenda S. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03564745973330961790noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833943568870526407.post-66313696405888010072010-09-12T16:16:04.757-05:002010-09-12T16:16:04.757-05:00Kav - Glad you enjoyed that link. Nicole has an aw...Kav - Glad you enjoyed that link. Nicole has an awesome blog that I read regularly. She continuously challenges me to think.<br /><br />Opening my own store is a lifelong dream. I love recommending books to readers as I'm browsing through the shelves. Too bad we don't live closer to each other. We could start our shop together. :)Brenda S. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564745973330961790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833943568870526407.post-7767630801345024372010-09-12T15:25:37.139-05:002010-09-12T15:25:37.139-05:00LOL I'm really late to the party -- by nearly ...LOL I'm really late to the party -- by nearly a month, but I wanted you to know I really liked that link and the things some writers would change. I especially liked the editor's suggestions for Christian bookstores. I have a wonderful store in my town -- three floors of music, gifts and books. The selection is there but they don't seem to have many readers among their staff who can help with recommendations. I usually end up helping other customers when I'm there! LOL. I think I'd like to find a prime spot in another town and open a Christian bookstore and have fun promoting my fave authors!!!!! Wouldn't that be a blast?Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833943568870526407.post-91080296323845772010-08-16T17:04:18.456-05:002010-08-16T17:04:18.456-05:00Hi Molly,
As a mother of teens, I definitely agre...Hi Molly,<br /><br />As a mother of teens, I definitely agree with you. My kids love to read & they have to wade through so much sludge in the general market to find something positive & there's a lack of variety in the Christian market.<br /><br />I'll have to look into the series by Millette. It sounds interesting.Brenda S. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564745973330961790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833943568870526407.post-85919358479764313462010-08-16T12:06:23.358-05:002010-08-16T12:06:23.358-05:00Hello Brenda!
This is an excellent question! I th...Hello Brenda!<br /><br />This is an excellent question! I think, just because of my recent readings and research, one of the things I would change would be more Christian fiction that is a positive resource for children and teens. This has come into my mind recently after being introduced to "Ben's Big Bang Botheration" by David Millette. It's the first of a series called <a href="http://www.todayinscienceclass.com/2.html" rel="nofollow"> Today in Science Class</a> written by this Christian educator. It IS entertaining, but it's also a valuable resource that addresses (for kids and parents alike) what to do when teachings at school contradict one's spiritual beliefs. I would like to see more books like this in the genre - a wonderful read tempered with practical, insightful wisdom.Mollyhttp://twitter.com/MollyB777noreply@blogger.com