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Comment on Response to Austin Cline’s Agnosticism / Atheism Blog by Albert

Albert — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:41 +0000

Bcgeorge says that religious belief is a symptom of mental illness.
I thank you for your insult calling us religious people mentally ill. I am sorry to have to answer you according to your manner; if it wasn’t for religion for your information you and your kind would have destroyed the world long time ago its people like you that was and disturbed religious people from functioning and doing their job for the sake of Humanity. You and your kind have a chip on your shoulders don’t know your destination lost in a dream may be you don’t believe in death, good for you now ether you give us your recipe or let us live in peace. There was always negative part which got nations fighting between them in few words like Jealousy, hate, egoism, power, manipulation and murder you name it it’s all there in the hearth of mindless people these sort are called animalism or devils to us religious humans seek for understanding love and passion so every human being could live in peace and harmony. Even God has his enemies that won’t to disturb his wish and unfortunately we have the world that hate us meaning, full of animals that does not won’t to appreciate understanding and love. If Jesus had to tell off the Jewish priests, so will the church and I guaranty you no evil shall over take the church.
Albert.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:57:25 +0000

I didn’t just buy a copy, I bought every copy they had in the Books a Million in Biloxi.
They only had one copy, but still, I bought them all.

Comment on Do Readers Really Care About Craft? by Gypsy

Gypsy — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:47:17 +0000

Steak and dessert. I eat (and love) both. I enjoy a page-turner and can put up with some less-than-exquisite writing if the story is gripping. I view it as the equivalent of watching TV or eating a sweet. Not very nourishing but very enjoyable. Everything in moderation. (There is a point where the writing is so egregious that I can’t bear it, though. Stephanie Meyer and Dan Brown come to mind.)

My favorite books, though, my touchstones, are always well-written (regardless of whatever POV or “showing vs. telling” ratio is popular at the moment.)

From a writer’s perspective, I don’t know if there’s any point in wringing our hands over any of it. Mike, my guess is that even if all the experts told you that craft DIDN’T matter, you still wouldn’t put out a crappily-written book. Some people have a gift for telling commercial stories. It’s a different skill than writing well. Some readers value that ability more, some less. We all have different gifts and we all write what we can. Readers like all sorts of different things and read for all sorts of different reasons.

Dessert will probably always sell better. I’m glad I don’t have to make a living as a writer, because I’d rather serve up some steaks.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Bob Avey

Bob Avey — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:24 +0000

Congratulations on the new book, Mike.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Graeme Stokes

Graeme Stokes — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:18 +0000

Mike, Inspiration from Author’s who have work published, keeps me on the path to become a Writer. May your endeavors truly be successful in Publication and Review.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Patrick Todoroff

Patrick Todoroff — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:37 +0000

Congrats.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Tony

Tony — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:38 +0000

I don’t need the signed copy — I prefer to read on my Nook, so I’ll wait. But I -will- write a review.

Hope you sell a lot!

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Susan Lane

Susan Lane — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:06:13 +0000

I would love to read and review this new book, I will have to get Ressurection finshed first , but Its okay … I read good stuff really fast.

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Maxie Anderson

Maxie Anderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:45:22 +0000

Mike, I’m new to your books, but would like the chance to read this one. I’ve never done a review, but don’t know why I couldn’t. A first time for everything, I’ve been told.
Maxie ( mac262@me.com )

Comment on Win a Signed Copy of “The Telling” by Jenni Noordhoek

Jenni Noordhoek — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:26:29 +0000

Would love to drop my name in the hat for this book. Thanks for having this giveaway!