Have you ever played "Kill this Thread?" You say you're against all forms of killing? I SO agree…uh, except for this game. Uh, and except for when I find a spider on my bathroom floor. Okay, back on topic.
Kill this thread works like this:
1. Comment on this post.
2. Be the last person to post a comment before the thread "Dies."
How does the thread die? Easy, all that has to happen is for NO ONE to post a comment for one single day. Every time you post a comment, you prolong the thread's life 24 more hours and put yourself in the potential winner's seat!
So, say Biff posts a comment at 3pm today. If no one posts another comment by 3pm tomorrow, then Biff wins the prize. But, if Zelda posts a comment at 2:59pm tomorrow, BOOM, the thread lives on 24 more hours.
Now I've seen this done a number of ways, but one thing I hate is that the comments posted are too quick and very boring. So I'm adding one more REQUIREMENT:
3. Make your comment something meaningful. Give us one of your favorite quotes. Tell us why you like it. Give us something from God's word to munch on. Talk about your hopes and dreams. Encourage someone you care about. Talk about a new band you "discovered." Tell people why they should buy my books--you know, anything meaningful like that! :-D
Oh, and what's the prize? How about a PreRelease Advanced Reader Copy of Book 2 of the Berinfell Prophecies series: Venom and Song--autographed by BOTH authors (CH and Me!)
Sound good?
Post away! Kill this Thread!
1,749 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 1749 Newer› Newest»Aiden that verse is from the gospel of John. The first chapter. I had to study that whole gospel last year for bible bowl. My favorite verse from that gospel (and my favorite bible verse) is: Greater love has no one than this, then to lay down one's life for his friends.
just flippin' through amazon now... and checking out this blog of course, but that's (almost) beside the point. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good new read? I'm getting bored with rereading things (although I have a lot of favorite books). So, any suggestions?
Other anonymous person, just be glad you get a spring break, some people (like me) don't get one at all. :( Um, here is a quote from the book i am working on "A man, a true man, is not judged by the tears he doesn't shed, but by the ones he does, and why. I though you would be the first one to know that. My mistake." (she was really mad at him)
Veggie Tales!
Larry: "You don't have to do that. We have a plank. You can just walk off!"- Jonah: A Veggie Tales movie
I'm in the middle of rereading the Firebird trilogy. It's my favorite science fiction trilogy, though Mr. Baston's is my favorite all-time trilogy! Nothing beats fantasy with dragons, swords, knights and the message of God woven in.
Well this is my first post. I am really excited because this year Im going back to Christian summer camp called Timber-Lee, where I had a lot of fun last year. One game we played was called help. My counsler blind folded all of us and led us to a course of ropes. We had to find the end of the rope. The counsler kept saying, "Be careful of the knots and the other people on the rope. If you need help just ask." We all got frustrated but in the end we figured out the only way out of the "course" (which was actually 3 trees with ropes all around them) was to say help. It was very frustrating but very enlightning.
Wow, writers galore! Mr. Batson's blog is fairly crawling with them!
And 200 comments! To quote Star-Dreamer, "Die, Thread, die!"
Star-Dreamer; To quote Dobro Turtlebane from Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers, "You've got what it takes!" That excerpt was awesome.
Okay, I'm going to take a vote; Does anyone feel like me giving an excerpt from my own novel? You can pick; Book 1, Book 2, and Book Three (Titled 'Sadaar') Yeah, only one of them has a title. I have problems with that. :)
(Hoping I'll get a resounding yes :))
Well, even if I don't win, I'll still have gained two followers on my blog and a slew of blogs to check!
"Thread, prepare to die." -All Commenters
*laughs*
GA: And you thought it would die out pshaw!
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If you are reading this you are too close ;)
Blessed is the man that serves Jehova Rapha.
http://worthyfantasy.blogspot.com/
200 already. man i hope you guys aren't rnning out of ideas, i'm not. Anonymous (veggie tales) thanks for those, my friend was over and she loved them too.
i like the thought of reading all of this after it ends, it will be huge.
~Jolayne~
Star-Dreamer, that excerpt was absolutely mindblowing incredible! Please, please, please, please, please let me know when you get it published! It looked amazing. I'm trying to write a book, but I'm having so much trouble with plot. I want it to be epic, and I have the very first chapter, a threadbare plot, and a rough ending, and that's it... *sigh* Writing... =D I love it!
The funny thing is, we must all be just sitting at our computers and waiting for the comments to be updated so we can post our own comment and hope that will end the thread. I just can't help but think that's funny...
Jack, thanks for that wondeful comment. *blushes* I'm so glad you liked it.
Now to answer your question, you should totally post an excerpt! I don't care which book its from, just post one! I'm enjoying reading what's up so far.
You know guys, I'm starting to wonder why none of the books that have had excerpts posted from are not already published somewhere; I'm dying for new reads! And I'm also getting tired of feeling like my own novel isn't quite good enough and going back to revise... again. That is just so annoying!
Hey Mr. Batson, how did you beat the annoying voice in your head saying, "not good enough, go back and revise again!"? Did you just finally say, "enough!" and close your eyes and send it off? That's what I'm thinking about doing...
(die! Thread, you are really starting to get on my nerves! Die, die, die! *sheesh... hope I don't sound to morbid...*)
Mermaidgirl45: I'm glad you like it. Actaully, I was just looking over it and nitpicking again. *le-sigh* *looks to heaven* Will I ever feel that it is done?
And of course I'll let you know... if you really want me to. Actually, no one's ever asked me that before, so thank you; you made me feel a little better about it. *lol*
But the whole thing with the plot: you want to know how this story started? *chuckles* It was a 500 word random scene that I had no idea where I was going with. I saw something on line for a contest, pulled out that scene, closed my eys and typed whatever came to mind. The rough draft was so dry when I was finished, I felt like I could choke on it! It's been through a lot of rewrites since.
That said, I bet your story is amazing. You should post some (if you're brave enough... I've had to over come that fear myself).
And if anyone is interested, I have the prologue of that story posted on my blog, "The Pen and Parchment".
Now I think I'd better hand this thread back over to Mr. Batson... After all, we're all competeing over who gets a signed copy of his book, not the mine! *lol*
Odd, I posted but it didn't show up. Ah well :D
My favorite verse at the moment is:
1 Thessalonians 5:5
For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness.
I LOVE that comparison there. Very cool.
Dwell in the Light. BearHis image!
"Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book."
Jolayne
Over 200 already
i wonder when people are going to run out of meaningful things to say.
Have any of you ever read anything by Ted dekker, i'm looking for feedback on his work, to see what other people think. i loved his circle series, but it was so annoying because you never, ever, knew who to trust and who was bad. i guess it is his way of writing a suspence book, but still i thought that by Green it was kind of old. i loved his metophore in Green (if you havent read it yet don't read this next part) where he made Thomas be like Abraham and Eligah all in one, offering up his son, and at the same time having idolic worship trying to out do his sacrifice.
I also love the paradise series, it made me kind of mad that one of the trust worthy characters turned out to be a deamon. The lost books series started out amazing, but although 5 and 6 were interesting puting that other girl in makes everything so confusing. i really didn't understand the 'across the river thing' if any of you could help me out with that. Reading all of those series makes everything make sense and so not make sense. ~jolayne~
I don't think this thread wants to die.
Anyway, I just found Donita K. Paul's blog! Yeah! *does a happy dance* I love her books.
I also finally posted something about this contest on my blog... not that it makes much difference. After all, I think everyone who's following my blog is already following this contest, but still... *shrugs* I thought it would be kind of cool to write about.
And I posted a picture of the coverart for Venom and Song in that thread. Is that alright Mr. Batson? I hope it is. I clearly stated that it belongs to your book, but I defy anyone who doesn't think that cover art is just plain awesome!
I've been looking at the United States Naval Academy, and i think it's really neat about all the emphasis they place on faith and moral courage. It makes me feel good that our Naval leaders of tomorrow have experience with the Lord. I don't really know what else to post.
Aidan Romero (and others who asked) the Redwall quote came from page 53 of Doomwyte, and it was the hare Bosie speaking.
As for crazy weather, we expected a thunderstorm and perhaps a tornado or two yesterday, but nothing came of it except a sprinkle. Thunderstorm rolling through now too. I have like an insane fear of lightening, but tornados are awesome :)
I have a feeling that I have no hope of winning this book, but that's ok. Just fun to try right?
Hey you guys, i'm not sure if you will be able to read this because the last three times i've tried to post something it hasn't worked. Thankyou veggietales person, i showed that to my friend and she loved it too. I hope you all have a good night. one of my favorite books of the bible is james, it talks about walking the talk, because people should be able to tell that we are different.
Indurance and Victory
~Jolayne
Hey, anyone getting tired yet?
Just got back from BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), so I couldn't get on until now.
Is anyone else watching the Butler/Duke basketball National Championship game? GO BUTLER!
Star-Dreamer; Thanks, I'll post an excerpt. It's pretty long, so I'll do it on my next post.
Oh, and Butler is winning!
Here's the excerpt;
Shad sat down suddenly. “S-something's going to happen.” I had never heard Shad stammer before.
“What?” King Ladar and I asked simultaniously.
He was looking beyond us, as if he saw something we didn't. “Something terrible.”
Shad seemed to come out of a sort of trance. “The alarm bell!” he suddenly said urgently.
He raced out the door, and a few minutes later I heard the peal of the warning bell.
I braced myself, and then hurtled myself out the door, the door slamming behind me with the force of the wind.
I staggered slightly as the pelting rain hit me, and then made my way to the navigator cabin.
Shad was inside, ringing the bell. He seemed to have calmed down, and he stopped ringing the bell when I came in.
Shad looked out the porthole, and then tore his eyes away from it and stared at me. “It's here.”
An unearthly roar came from outside, and the Waverunner shook violently.
“What in the world?!” I yelled in alarm.
The ship rocked back and forth again. “It's a-” Shad yelled, but a bellow from outside masked his words.
“What?” I shouted.
“It's a leviathan!”
My blood ran cold. Leviathans were mythical, at least, they were. Legend said they were the last of the huge creatures that roamed the earth when Aari made it. Humans had driven them off in the Early Days, and they had slowly died out. But now I wasn't so sure.
Shad grabbed a harpoon and hurtled out of the cabin. I followed him, taking a harpoon also.
I saw Shad standing still on the other side of the ship, but a roar riveted my attention from Shad. There, above him, was the most monstrous, hideous, and terrifying beast I had ever seen.
It was covered in gray-green scales which were stained by the lash of the sea. It had giant spines running down its neck, where it disappeared into the sea. Its head loomed above the ship with luminous, bloodred eyes and keen, stained teeth. It gave a keening scream, exposing rows of more teeth. A gust of choking, smelly breath hit me, and I staggered to the side of the ship and retched over the side.
Shad shouted to me, “Hit it in one of its eyes! That's the only place that's vulnerable!”
I wonder how he knew that, I thought irrelevently.
Shad had somehow found more harpoons, and he hurled them, one after another, at the leviathan.
Shouts came from around me, and I saw some of the crew coming out from belowdeck, clutching at harpoons. I remembered a poem that my mother had read to me when I was smaller.
'Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook,
Or tie down his tongue with a rope?
Can you put a cord through his nose,
Or pierce his jaw with a hook?
Will he keep begging you for mercy?
Will he speak to you with gentle words?
If you lay a hand on him,
You will remember the struggle and never do it again!
Any hope of subduing him is false;
The mere sight of him is overpowering.'
Despair overwhelmed me for a second, but then I came to my senses, and ran toward the leviathan, harpoon high. I threw it, and it curved up into the dark sky. It pierced one of the leviathan's eyes, and I cheered.
It shook its head in pain and frustration, and then glared at Shad murderously with its one working eye.
Shad stood there, his hands on his last harpoon.
The leviathan gave an earth shaking roar, and, jaws open wide, brought its mighty weight down on the ship, trying to get at Shad. I grabbed a rope, hanging on for dear life.
Shad scrabbled for the mast and managed to get his arms around it, still holding the harpoon.
The ship tilted almost vertically, and I saw Shad's hands slipping. My mind was blank with horror as I saw Shad slide a little, and then drop into the gaping maw of the leviathan.
I hoped you liked it.
Jolayne,
I have read Ted DekKer. I think his books are awesome! I've read the circle trilogy, and also the books of history (for a younger audience) and Three, and also House by Ted and Frank Perretti. They are all awesome! But let me say now that both Ted and Frank are pretty much Thriller writers, so you have to sort of have a nich for that kind of reading to really appreciate thier works. House, though, was more of a psychological thriller/horror. But it was really REALLY good! Also, "Three" is available as a movie, as is "House". You should totally check them out.
Star Dreamer, that was amazing. i am also trying to write five novels at the same time. i have so many different ideas in my mind. it's kind of scary that one of my story ideas is about the Key to the Kingdom, and it's a lot like the part of your book that you shared. You're right i don't want this to ever end, well i may change my mind eventurally. it's wiered how i've come up with a picture of what a lot of you look like, and most importantly, what you guys are like. i'm loving it.
Have you ever seen the movie Blindside. it is amazing, it remides me that God has my blindside, so i should try to have His. (Meaning be a good ambasitor for Him when i am on earth)
Endurance and Victory
~jolayne
Emma thanks for the quote form Larry.
Jake, i DON'T want the thread to end, but i'm sure i'll change my mind in the near future. I would totaly want to read anything from noname book 1 or 2 or sadaar. i will read it and comment. i promise
Mermaidgirl45 i know what you mean about trying to write a book. i get clips of the climax when i sleep or day dream or am in a really boaring math class. then i try to figure out how it got there and how it will end. I've almost got one book done, i may give you an excerpt.
Good evening folks. Thank the Lord for another beautiful day!
Honestly, we take so much for granted! That becomes increasingly clearer when you sit and think about it and realize that every single breath we take is a gift from God! Doesn't that change your perspective on things a little bit? If every breath you take is a gift from God, you don't want to waste a single one of the breaths He has given you.
I know this has been said before - at least I've heard it somewhere before and since yesterday was Easter it made me think of it again. When Christ died on the cross, the Author of life gave up His life so that we might live. And every breath that the guards drew as they were nailing Him to the cross, came from Him! That just blows my mind away!
Oh, and y'all are welcome to check out my blog (ofbattlesdragonsandswordsofadamant.blogspot.com) if you want! I've been too busy lately to update it recently, but I'm hoping to get back to it soon.
Wow, I bet this is going to last a loooooonngggg time. I don't know about everyone else, but I thought that "The Curse of the Spider King" ended in a really "bad" cliffhanger place . . . can't wait for book 2!
YES!!! The plotline for my book is coming together like a jigsaw puzzle. I've been asking God to work through me in my writing, and I believe He is! WOOHOO!
Image if we all had to be perfect to enter into heaven. I think that the world would either be in total chaos knowing we will never be perfect or we might try to be perfect and never succeed. With that thought I am thankful for the sacrifice Christ gave us so we never need to try to be perfect.
~Jessica~
I'm sorry your spring break is over. Mine just started. =) I've been reading all sorts of books from Chicken Soup to Jane Austen to Wings, by Aprillyne Pike. I haven't actually started Wings yet... =)
Also, I'm going to be in Tennessee from Wednesday to Sunday, without Internet, so I'm going to ask my little sisters to put up some Bible verses for me... Would that be considered cheating? Thanks!
Mermaidgirl, the way i figure out my plots is by becoming my characters. You know it's funny i spend so much time being Amanda (main character) that i think if someone said "Hey Amanda" right beside me i'd turn around and say "what?" lol Just my suggestion, hope your writting goes well!
Emma, i love that line! And this one "It has been delightful but i must go now!"
Another morning, bright and early, and this thread is still alive!!
About a week or two ago I was told that I should listen to "Bring It On" by Steven Curtis Chapman. I did. And WOW!!!! It is simply amazing! If you have never heard it, I encourage you to go listen to it!! :)
~ElizabethMarieKauffman~
Jake: Sweet excerpt
I wish I was on spring break again. The last few weeks before tests are always the worst.
I might post the Great Betrayal once I get it finished.
I'm game... though I doubt I can keep up with most of your followers, Wayne! LOL
Life is an adventure that continues. Some people get discouraged by the bumps in the road, the occasional flat tire, and the gas prices... but the successful Christian praises God for a life of wonder and discovery, knowing that each day is an oportunity to effect the world around them for Christ.
I now have a new identity "veggietales person" okay works for me!! :) lol here's a good one "the wale spit us out like so much bad kouskous and now here we are!" hehe!
One reason I enjoy WTB's books so much is because they incorporate Christian life into each book.
Just out of curiosity, I'd like to know if anyone here has memorized all the books of the Bible.
Star Dreamer
Thanks i've read house too. it was amazing. Again i never thought that i'd want to watch a movie rated R but i am so exsited watch it. My friend told me that her older brothers locked her in the BASEMENT an halloween night with a flashlight for light and told her to read it. surprisingly she did.
Aiden Romero and Barie and other redwall fans. I've read all twenty of his books so far. my favorite was by far mossflower. i even read it to my little brother and the end made him cry. Ill try to post a quote from it soon.
Jake thanks for posting that excerpt. i loved it. could you give me some background as to how you came up with it.
For every one that is working on a book. Please post something from it. if you do i will.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. Psalm 57:7-8
Favorite Larry quote ever!
"Oww! That smarts! Hey, look! I'm a Larry-go-round."
Star-Dreamer, I've read a bunch of Ted DekKer's books too, including all four of the Circle Books, the Books of History, Saint (which has been my favorite so far), Sinner and Adam, which positively freaked me out!
By the way, I'm also writing a book (isn't everyone who's commented?), and I was wondering if anyone would like to read a little bit? I don't have much, since I've had to go back and rewrite it several times, but I'll do my best. Let me know what you think.
~Never Alone~
Hey, anyone else getting some warmer/hotter weather?
Aiden Romero; Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
Barie; I should've known it was Bosie. :)
ElizabethMarieKauffman; Steven Curtis Chapman is awesome. I love his music.
As for backup meaningful stuff, here's a bit about my novels.
One fine day, in early summer two and a half years back, I sat down at the computer. I had just finished a rousing novel, and I wanted to write something like that so much it was nearly bursting out of me.
I had once read a quote; "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation." Basically, "Every story that is told has already been told."
This was true at the beginning of my novel. I opened Microsoft Word, and titled the first chapter, 'A Night Chase'. I was halfway copying my favorite novels at the time, but it grew into a completely different story.
Over the next two years, I worked on and off on the novel, writing when I felt inspired. Not a good idea.
Finally, about seven months ago, I wrote the last word of the epilogue. My first impression was that it was a terrible piece of work. Bad paragraphing, lack of clarity, and grammatical mistakes running wild. To top it off, it was barely seventy pages long.
But I edited a firestorm over the next months, while simultaniously working on the sequel. Believe it or not, I finished the next book only a month or two ago.
Now I'm in the middle of the third book, which in my opinion was the best one yet, already sixty pages long and only halfway through.
Anyway, that might give you an idea of how my writing life goes.
Now for a question for all who might be reading this; How's everybody else doing on their respective novels?
Wayne what time zone are we going by? does it start counting when ever we send it to you or only when you aprove it. just wondering
"Those who stand for nothing fall for everything." -by someone whos name i forget
Oh, that is a good one from Steven Curtis Chapman. My fav from that cd is "Live out loud" Love his music. I'll try to post an exerpt from my book sometime in the near future. it recieved good attention from the Codebearers site.
My verse of the day :) -
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." - Matthew 17:20
I was at a cousin's wedding in Feduary and to have the couple kiss at the dinner you had to tell them a love poem. So I wrote one and told it to them but was too chiken to use the mic so they just heard it. I want to share it hear.
Like a star in the night
Love finds its way through the darkest skies
Making heavey loads light
And taking two hearts, binding them tight.
Anonymous of comment 201: That's my favorite verse, too! It shows how great our Father's love for us was.
daughteroflight
A woman's heart should be so close to God that a man should have to chase Him to find her.
-C. S. Lewis
I'm just posting quotes... hope y'all don't mind.
daughteroflight
Pick on me!
Do I have to say something about myself again?
TAK
@Stardreamer, it'd be easy to kill the thread. Stop posting :D lol
"Fear He that can slay both the body and the soul...."
Fear not! WHOOT
wow all cool comments!! anyway my fav quote of all comes from the Door Within Trilogy
Never Alone!
I love it because sometimes I need reminding that God is always with you no matter what.
Also am i thinking that this thread will never DIE!!!!
Hey Mr. Batson maybe you could give a signed book to everyone who posts on here!!! That way the thread will end and we will all be happy:) it's just an idea:)
Elizabeth:)
Never Alone!!
(OO) It's been over 24 hours since Jessica posted. That is if WTB has this updated.
Goldarrow
Jack, that was a cool excerpt! Were they on a boat? I like the fact that you used the laviathan (and I have no idea if I spelled that correctly or not.) I've always wanted to use one of those in my writings sometimes, but I just haven't gotten to it yet. :(
Jolayne, I'm glad you liked it. I know what you mean about having so many different stories your working on... (personally, I believe I have writer's adhd. :) ) I haven't seen the blindside yet, but I'm so excited that its out on DVD! That means I can bring it home and watch it! I hear it's absolutely amazing.
Gillian, I liked your post about the breath of God. It is very true you know. When you think about it, you almost want to make sure you do things right, make him proud of you. I once posted a quote on the critique forum over at Writersdigest.com. It said, "if every word was a drop of paint, we'd be more careful what we say for fear of the pictures we'd create." It just came to me in the car one day, but I think it is so true.
That said, I think after this thread finally dies and someone ends up being the winner, it would be cool if we started an online group or something. I mean, I agree with Jolayne that I feel like I'm sort of getting to now you guys through posting on here; it would just be kinda cool if we could keep doing it, you know?
BTW, how many of you have checked out the Writers Digest website, or been to critique central? I've found it very helpful. It's not exactly christian, but the advice on critique central has helped me improve my writing emensly. Also, I've found the magazine a BIG help with writing and anything writing related. You guys should totally check it out! :)
Another quote, this time from Phil Keaggy a guitarist & vocalist (and that's pretty much all I know about him, besides he said this. . . don't ask me any more!)
"It’s beautiful thing to see through the eyes
Of pain and heartache straight into the night.
We run from the darkness of this life
But if we’ll turn around, we’ll find a little bit of light."
~ElizabethMarieKauffman~
i just thought that i would post something meaningless for a change, sorry wayne. now i worn you some of you won't like me after i post this so you might save yourself by not reading further.
Have any of you ever heard of The Game? Yeh i said it. ok i'll explain. the rules of The Game are as follows. If you think about The Game you loose The Game and you have to tell everyone around you that you lost The Game. The chat is you can never win. Technocly when ever you think about nothing or the words The Game you lose. sorry you guys i couldn't resist.
I would have to say that Psalm 23:4 is my favoret scripture and that Mr. Batson's books have inspired me and my sister to write even more and realy make feel like this could be a book someday.
And God has shone me things that should be impossible but there not, nothing is impossible with God.
This is to Star-Dreamer and have you hered of Ted Dekker and his seires the Lost Books
This is a cool idea! :) Well, as for a quote... "Courage isn't the lack of fear. It's doing the right thing even when you're scared to death."
Ah, I'm sorry. I missed a lot of posts for some reason...
Star-Dreamer: Absolutely, please let me know. I'm totally buying a copy. ;D And your blog is really cool! I read the prologue, and it was amazing! I haven't read a lot of Christian fantasy, but by anyone's standards it was really, really good. I can tell you like to write. =)
And, thank you. I hope it turns out amazing. =) It just needs a lot of work... I want it to be a thickish kinda book, because I love those, and because I just want to put a lot of symbolism and theme in there, even besides allegory. I just want something big and epic, but I'm probably not going to get it first novel... =)
Jolayne: I totally know what you mean. I have all these great ideas! Like, I have an idea about one book about an angel that reaches out to six different kids, and it tells the story from all their point of views. It sounds lame, but it's actually kinda cool.
And, an excerpt is very welcome! I know how hard it is to offer something that you pour yourseflf into, like writing. So... in honor of everyone who has actually been brave enough, I have a little poem. PLEASE be honest - You won't hurt my feelings. =) It's definitely not the best I've written, but I like the theme. =)
I finally come home and how happy I now am!
I see You right beside me and reach to take Your hand.
Your hands! When I see, I stop and stare
Two small holes that remind me of the pain You had to bear
And for me You died! Your unquenchable love for me!
I look into Your eyes, and through Your eyes, I see.
The time when I broke, helpless and shattered,
When my faith was conquered and tattered
I see my devastated self through Your loving eyes
And feel Your hand reach out and help me rise
I see the time when I spent every minute with You
And while we talked and laughed, You held my hand then, too
I watch my entire life through these caring eyes
I feel every hug You gave me and every tear You cried
And when I watch myself fade away from that hospital bed
I turn to You and understand the reason that You bled
You love me! You always have and You always will.
With this love, every soul and place is filled.
Now, I take Your hand and You show me this great world
And I know I’ll never again feel alone or scared or cold
Hmm... I'm sure that other people have commented since I submitted my comment, so I might as well. It hasn't posted yet.
I'm rereading the Door Within Trilogy again, and I can't help but marvel at Mr. Batson's storytelling skills. How does he do it? I'm feeling a little down- in comparison my novel is like a mountain against an ant. Ah, well.
Oh, and Star-Dreamer; Thanks for following my blog. I'd follow your blog, but my computer's a little messed up, and the 'Follow this Blog' button doesn't show up. By the way, I don't see why you haven't published that novel of yours yet. I read the prologue, and it's awesome.
"Sleep is the last thing on your mind when you're reading a novel." -Me
I've also read all of The Lost Books as well. I got about 60 pages into Showdown and then gave up on it. Maybe I'll try again someday.
Jake loved your quote it is the same with me. i don't have a curfue or a 'bed time' but it might be useful when i start reading a book.
For everyone who commented to Star dreamer about ted dekker, just to let you know, i started it. jk, well seriesly i did. i would love to know what all of you think.
Star dreamer, i would love to be part of a group if we start one once this finally ends, aka, in a year or two. And i totally have writers adhd
Mirmaidgirl. i like your idea about the angel and the kids. and i liked your poem, something about it spoke right to me.
My cousin and i decided that writing letters is way more personal and heartfelt than using email or facebook (my dad won't let me get facebook so that options out anyway)so now we are writing letters. in each letter we put a Bible verse to encourage eachother. the latest one she sent me was "For nothing is imposible with God" Luke 1:37
Well i'm almost ready to go to bed. that's kind of early for me. where i live it's not even 9:30
Star-Dreamer, yes I agree! We should all totally have an online group. That would be really awesome! It's strange how you feel like you get to know people a little bit, simply through reading their comments...
Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me."
I happened upon this verse again when I was reading my Bible - just a reminder that you can live for Christ now and where you are today simply by loving and serving those around you! That's so amazing!
Well, I have 2000 words to write tonight before I go to sleep. I'm taking part in a write a 50,000 word novel in a month contest with one of my friends. So far we are on day 6 - 24 more to go. It's a really awesome way to train yourself to set deadlines and keep writing even after you feel that the "creative juices" are all dried up! ;)
Oh man! There are so many posts I want to reply to! It's just to bad I can't just hit the "reply" button.
Ok, first to Nathan R: But if I stop posting then I won't be the one to win the book! What would be ideal is if I was the last one to post and the thread died! :D *lol*
Jolayne: I love the redwall books! They are some of my favorites. I haven't read all of them yet, but I've read a lot of them and they are soooo good! The funny thing is, I first discovered them while sifting through a garage sale; never underestimate the power of second hand stuff!
Archer: I actually have read the first four of the lost books... they are soo good! Can't wait to get the others!
Mermaidgirl: I'll let you know. :) I'm glad your interested; that makes me happy! *does happy dance*. Course, I'll prolly post something about it on my blog when it finally happens... by then (when I finally get published) I'll probably just be bubbling over with excitement! BTW, that poem is just beatiful! (I do not say that lightly). Really lovely.
Jake: Don't worry about following; when you're comppy is back workin' fine, you can try then if you still would like to. anyway, I'm convinced my computer hates me... well, dislikes me very much anyway. Half the time it never does what I want it to do.
BTW, thanks to those of you who decided to follow my blog! It's so new, I didn't think anyone would be interested in it just yet...
To one of the Anonimous': I LOVE Steven Curtis Chapman! My favorite song has got to be "Heaven is the Face". I cry every time!
And to anyone else who is thinking about posting an excerpt of thier book but hasn't quite decided yet,
POST IT PLEASE!!!
I love to read new things. Like I said before, I'm just wondering why some of the books these excerpts belong to aren't already published; *blink, blink* If they were, I'd totally buy them.
And with all of that said, I wonder, have any of you checked out the Writer's Digest forum? I really find thier advice helpful.
I'm excited because Celtic Woman is coming to Peoria and I have tickets to go! *does happy dance*. I love Celtic woman. I love celtic-ish music period. But I have to say, "Celtic Hymns" by the band "Eden's Bridge" is one of my most favorite CD's ever! Does anyone else enjoy thier music?
Does anyone else like Celtic music?
@ Anonymous (Goldarrow) - Not quite, this is what Mr. Batson posted on his blog:
"Be the last person to post a comment before the thread 'Dies.'
How does the thread die? Easy, all that has to happen is for NO ONE to post a comment for one single day. Every time you post a comment, you prolong the thread's life 24 more hours and put yourself in the potential winner's seat!"
So no one has to post on here for 24 hours (which probably won't happen unless this blog post gets buried, but Mr. Batson doesn't post, "like" a lot so, this could take a couple of weeks. ; )
Anonymous, thanks for the advice about characters! =) I definitely yam going to use that...
I have to leave for Tennessee, and I'm going to call my sisters everyday to make sure they post, but, ijust in case, keep this thread alive for me, please! =D Love you all!
Okay, i think i'll post this part. It is acctually from book 2 but it is like my favorite part that i have writtin in it so far. At least the most maningful in my opinion.
“Do you remember anything? I can’t imagine you fell all the way down here and lived to tell about it. We must be a mile underground!”
“Yes,” She looked to be concentrating. “Yes, I do. I woke up and was hurt, badly. My entire body felt like it had been trapped on by a million elephants then tossed to the side.” Ion smiled at her description. “It was really dark and after I had just laid there for probably close to an hour I finally got up and went searching. Like I mentioned it was black as pitch and I couldn’t see anything. After I had wondered around in the dark for a long time this overpowering feeling of loneliness, loss, and being lost came over me so strongly that I just sat down and cried. I don’t know if I was dreaming or if what I saw was real but it was so, so…..”
For the fist time since Ion had met her Hannah was at a total loss for words. She looked up and tears were glistening in her eyes. “The King came to me. Amanda once told me that He spoke to her. He didn’t just speak to me he actually appeared before me. Light filled the entire cave, all originating from Him. And His voice, oh, His voice! It was terrible and wonderful! It was made me cower in fear and want to draw nearer at the same time. It was sweet and strong, it was fierce and loving. His words hurt and healed. Oh! How to describe it! He drew nearer and I was able to see scars that marked his brilliant form. He stood over me and looked down. I looked up. His face of Light was soft and compassionate, yet reprimanding and firm. He leaned down over me and His Arms encircled me. He looked at me and said ‘My beloved daughter, why have you hated Me?’ Oh! How five words can hurt! ‘Do I look like a fairytale character to you?’ He asked.
‘No,’ I replied, ‘no My King, Please forgive me!
‘As far as the West is from the East, your sins have been cast from My mind.’ and then He leaned down and kissed my forehead and disappeared. Instantly the cave was thrown back into complete darkness.”
:) I felt the only way to get a real picture of what happened was to have Hannah tell the story. I hope it wasn't confusing.
My thought for today is, what color the sky would be if we were to live in Eden. My dad thinks it would be a full rainbow and I agree it would be fun to look up and see a rainbow every day.
~Jessica~
i'm starting to think that nobody is going to give up! i just finished a book called When You Reach Me, by rebecca stead and it is really good! i love it, but the door within trilogy is still at the very top of my book list!
Woot! I'm back! (for a while)
Let's see...well, my latest quote would have to be something like...
Sergeant O'Roarke: "Oh what would we do without our ol' man, eh Agarn?"
Captain: "What old man?"
Sergeant O'Roarke: "Oh, why you sir!"
Captain: "Oh..oh, yes, right, uh..." *laughs* "I'm the old man...right."
XD
My friend sent me an e-mail that said
I read somewhere that the essence of good writing is to create likable characters, and then inflict unspeakable harm upon them.
@Jolayne,
I just saw your comment on how you got a blog too!! That's pretty cool.
@Jake, Indeed...randomness is my second language (jk)
Squeaks.
I read somewhere that the essence of good writing is to create likable characters, and then inflict unspeakable harm upon them.
~My friend in an e-mail
ps Computer hates me
Jolayne, I own seventeen of the Redwall books, and have read all but the newest one, but I wouldn't consider myself a "Redwall fan" I think the books are cute, but they're not exactly the genre I usually read. More like I continue to buy the books and read them for sentamental attachment to the series, lol
Jake, yep, you should've known it was Bosie ;)
Also, you asked how everyone is doing on their respective novels, I'd say for me, pretty good. I have written nearly twenty thousand words and I started in december. That is the fastest I have ever written. But now you shall realize what a slow writer I am, lol
If anyone is at all curious, you can read a bit of the story at WTB and CH's forum. Link:
http://www.heedtheprophecies.com/theunderground/topic.php?id=171&page=20
I saw this quote on a bumper sticker recently and thought it was interesting...
"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."
-Mother Teresa
And here's one from Thomas Jefferson (I'm not sure exactly what it's talking about- probably socialism)-
"It is a sign of the worst kind of government when those who work hard must provide for those who choose not to."
hmm... may as well get another chance in here... so, more qoutes!
"Just be yourself, everyone else is taken. Stop worrying about the world ending today... it's already tomorrow in Australia."-Unknown
"I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."-Bilbo Baggins, in the Fellowship of the Ring
"I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy"- Dory, in Finding Nemo
"Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."-Gandalf, in the Fellowship of the Ring
“ROAR!!”- Aslan, in the Chronicles of Narnia (you have to watch the movies for the full effect of that one) :)
You know, we were all wondering about how long this thread will last, checking it constantly and what-not... but I think Mr. Batson might be falling behind a little bit! *lol*
But, that said, one can't really expect him to keep up all the time, can one? I mean, we must all be posting like crazy!
We still love you mr. Batson! :)
Wait... don't tell me this thread is dead already?! *Flys into half-panic mode*
Mr. Batson, how does this whole time zone thing work?
So I've been thinking (it hurts sometimes, LOL) that because this thread has the potential to surpass the release date of Venom and Song, it would be cool to raffle off 2-3 copies to the book to people who have posted here. :D
hi my last posts havent been posted yet so i'll write this to be on the safe side.
Have any of you seen the movie to save a life? i loved it. it is so worth your time and money to watch it. if you google 'to save a life movie' you can go to the official website and watch the trailer. it is amazing. it deals with so many teen issuse, and talks about what a difference we could have by being friendly.
I have a goal of reading all of C.S. Lewis's non-fiction books in a year. So far I have finished...none. I am currently halfway through Mere Christianity though.
Quote: (sort-of)
"I cannot be blind no more
Numb to what I'm living for
Help me stop this compromise
That justifies these lies
I need your passion in this life."
~Barlowgirl~ from their song Grey.
On a side note, I have already finished my math for the year!
"God is bigger than the boggieman He's bigger than godzilla or the mosters on TV. Oh, Go is bigger than the boggieman and He's watching out for you and me!" I have this stuck in my haead and have doomed all of you who are reading this and have heard it before to the same fate! lol. Yep, i case you were wondering i AM really bored right now! I usually write a note to myself when i'm bored but even that sounds boring, so i'm writting it to all of you! Aren't i nice? "Greater is He that is in me than he who is in the world." Isn't that so true? That is a wonderful truth. Oh and i got tired of being anonymous so now i am Anonymous VeggieFreak!
One of my favorite quotes is:
"It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives."
KILL
TAK
Agreed Jake! I feel the same way when i read books then compare my own work. Writting is fun and challenging at the same time. I hope that one day i shall be as good as the great christian fiction writers of our time.
Jolayne: There's more than 20. A new one just came out.
I am still working on the Great Betrayal. It's so hard to capture the essence of the sacrifice though.
"For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ." ~Colossians 2:5
This is one of my favorite verses. It really gives us (me) a hope for the future. Especially when the hard times come. For me, hard times come quite often. And it is really good to know that God is with me through everything.
Unless Mr. Batson just isn't updating the comments, this thing is getting awfully close to ending :D
Woot!
Btw, I'm having a fantasy giveaway on my blog. Check it out here: http://www.hornspoonreviews.webs.com/
@ Jake,
I just read that you're computer is acting up and that you can't click the "follow this blog" button. I've got a suggestion for you (although you'll probably have things up and running by the time I get this out :P ). At the top of the blog there is a little Blogger Dashboard thingy (it'll show buttons like "Follow", "Share", "Report Abuse", "Next Blog", and "Sign Out". If you click "Follow", you'll be able to follow the blog of that individual. Also, if you go to your dashboard and click the "Add" button below your reading list, you can type in (or paste) the hyperlink and follow the blog like that. Let me know if this works for you :)
Squeaks.
Wow, it is taking a long time to kill this thread!
I love how many people are saying Veggietale quotes!!!! :D Veggietales totally rocks!! :) No matter how old you are!
I just watched Lord of the Beans today (probably my ultimate favorite Veggietales), so I think I'll do a quote from that. :)
Eagle-"WHAT was THAT? Oh! There's a bird! Let's jump on him! Maybe he'll fly us wherever we want to go! Maybe he'll serve us drinks! And little bags of peanuts! Get your own ride!"
Randalf-"I thought that would work."
~Elizabeth~
Has this thread nearly died?
...
Or did I just kick it awake some more?
"You're half right."
-wince-
"Only half?"
East To West, a song by
Casting Crowns, is amazing because it tries to show how much God loves us and what he did to express that love. "From one scarred hand to the other."
Wow. This thread seems as long lived as a Mortiwraith!
Anyone have a favorite scene or bit of dialogue from The Door Within Trilogy, Isle of Swords/Fire, or Curse of the Spider King?
Throughout Mr. Batson's books, he (and Mr. Hopper with their co-authoring) excels at crafting amazing narratives, vivid action, and tingling suspense. For me, the scene in COTSK with the chase in the ruined asylum with the subsequent Drefid onslaught is amazing as Mood and Atmosphere suspense and Peril.
Anybody else have any thoughts?
Wow big post numbers. My post to keep me till Thursday is, look up to others who have experienced what you’re going through or are willing to give advice to any question whether big or small they will be willing to listen
~Jessica~
OK, Star-Dreamer, I'll post something soon.
"Mousetrap. I wanted to play Mousetrap. You roll your dice, ya move your mice. Nobody gets hurt!" - Bob The Tomato
That's the best Bob line ever!!
Hmm, a hope that I have is to write a book of my own. I have been writing a ton but now I am seriously into it. My blog (http://ampedextreme.blogspot.com/) holds the starting of my...fifth book that I am working on. A favorite quote that I have is to never start what you cant finish. This pertains to my book. lol
Wow, we should really create a google group or something because after this thread finally is finished, I would like to keep talking with you guys... or posting with you guys, or whatever.
First off, let me say that I am a total Veggie Freak! I have to tell you guys this hilarious thing that happened to me last semester in our dance class. Probably half of the dancers there were christian and/or homeschooled. The other half was not christian and whent to public school (and just so you know I'm not puting down public school at all... just hear me out, because this is really funny!) Anyway, one of the homeschooled girls just randomly started singing silly songs with larry and all of the other homeschooled and/or christians joined in. The other kids were like "what in the world has gotten into you guys!" Oh my! You should have seen thier faces! It was lol+rofl fun! And I have to say, I love the cheesburger song and Barbra Manity, but my Absolute favorite has got to be "lips".
Larry: "On the day that I turned eight,
Got my lips stuck in a gate!
My friends all laughed
And I just...
stood-there-until-the-fire-department-came-and-had-to-break-the-lock-with-a-crobar-and-I-had-to-spend-three-days-in-lip-rehab-with-a-kid-named-oscar-who-got-stung-by-a-bee-right-on-the-lip-and-we-couldn't-even-talk-to-eachother-because-oscar-only-spoke-polish-and-I-only-knew-like-three-words-in-polish-except-now-I-know-four-because-Oscar-taught-me-the-word-for-lip... USTAH!
Archibald: "Your friends all laughed... Ustah. How do you spell that?"
Larry: "I don't know."
Pure genious!
In answer to Patrick's request, I would have to say that when Aiden used the Glow Spiders to make the enemy think they were surrounded and outnumbered... that was pretty amazing! My favorite book in the trillogy? So tough! To be honest, I was sort of sad that they all ended up dying in the end, even though really they had only gone into the land beyond the sun and their lives were just beginning. It was sort of bitter-sweet, you know?
I just feel like posting two random poems I wrote in honor of the Chronicles of Narnia: C.S. Lewis' books were the first ones I'd ever read in the fantasy genre and some of my favorite books, not to mention the fact that they were actually my original inspiration for becoming a writer. A good friend gave them to me (a much older friend). They were his when he was ten, which was the age I was when he gave them to me. So here are the poems.
#1 "Farewell to Shadow Lands"
Farewell to all the Shadow Lands
Farewell old trees and sky
Farewell to old familiar hills
And the pain of sad goodbyes
Farewell the sea, but well met sun
Now new in day's rebirth
Hail God, Hail Aslan!
Night is Done!
This is a brand new earth!
#2 "Peter's Invitation"
Why wait thee upon the threshold
If thou so disire to see
All that lies beyond the wardrobe
When adventure beckons thee?
Then I bid thee now to enter
And to see the world within.
Wait thee for an invitation?
Then I welcome thee... come in!
Also, I'm not sure which Anonymous posted the excerpt, but it was WAY cool! I have to say though, it's so funny, because one of my character's has a similar revelation in the older write of my book. In the rewrite I haven't quite gotten as far as that scene yet, but I'll post the old excerpt and you'll see what I mean!
But you guys have got to know, that our books we're working on are all different, and yet all similar because we all KNOW who is writing THROUGH us. He uses us like a vessel, a mouth piece to speak to the nations. He gifted us with writing and said "go write" and that is exactly what we are doing... For Him.
That said, here's that old excerpt... it will probably be rewritten before I actually finish the book for publication.
The Throne room was cold and dark, the three-pointed candelabra near the throne casting the only light. King Aldor sat pensive as Curron approached and kneeled respectfully. Aldor looked up and half smiled; he looked exhausted.
“You’ve come. I half expected you wouldn’t.”
“You’re my king. I’m always obliged to obey.”
Aldor thought about it. “No, not always, but I can be glad for that now.”
There was a moment’s silence in which Curron noted the strange lines creasing the king’s youthful forehead. King Aldor had obviously been pondering something very seriously. Curron felt his curiosity aroused. Finally the king spoke.
“I don’t know what you saw last night, but I know what I did. It frightened me badly and I’ve come to question myself not only as a king, but as a man. What I saw was void, a blackness no light could penetrate. I was within nothingness and I myself was nothing: not living, not dead; nothing. I had never existed.” The king paused momentarily as a shiver ran through his body. “It was when I felt complete hopelessness settle over me that He first came.
“I’m not sure how to describe him, but he was everything the void wasn’t. He was light, hope, and courage, all of which I had none. As he came towards me the dark fell away and I felt hope. I remember his eyes well. They were wonderful and terrible, burning into me like — well, I won’t go into that!” Another involuntary shudder ran down Aldor’s spine before he continued. “The point is, I knew who he was — I’m not sure how I knew, but I did — and I realized for the first time how foolish I’ve been. Ahnador is real!”
Curron nodded understanding.
“I found I painfully regretted ever opposing him. I felt his power — even briefly saw it used, though it’s beyond words to explain — and I was filled with it. All I could think throughout the whole thing was how much I wanted to understand it all, and how much I wanted him never to leave. For I knew that, if he left, I would be plunged into the darkness again; back into the void. That was the last thing I wanted: to go back to seeing nothing, feeling nothing, even being nothing. I wanted him to stay, needed him to stay; and I longed with every part of my existence to comprehend the power I felt surging through me...”
Aldor fixed Curron with his piercing eyes.
“I know that thing you showed me was part of it; I could feel the similarity in power as soon as he looked at me.” He shifted forward eagerly. “I want to know more.”
“Your majesty…” Curron began.
“No! don’t tell me you don’t know! I don’t believe it for one moment.” Aldor looked at him, staring at him for so long and with such intensity that Curron could almost feel the king’s gaze searing his skin. Aldor spoke softly, almost in a whisper. “You must tell me more about him. I don’t think I can live any longer without knowing. Last night was… it was difficult. Painfully difficult. But now I know the truth. Now I’ve seen; now I’ve heard. Please Curron, you must tell me more about him. You must!”
Curron felt his heart begin to race. This was it! This was the moment everything depended on. He thought it had all happened the night before, but that was only the prelude to a much bigger story. Yet as much as he felt he should be nervous, he wasn’t. There was so much to tell and he hardly knew where to begin, but he knew now that this wasn’t his moment; it was Anahdor’s.
“You’re highness, I think I should start with the Order of the Brethren…”
Quickly, for the excerpt above, I must remind you guys that it is from one of the oldest original drafts of Song of the Daystar: seriously, the rewrite is so much better it almost feels funny for me to post that. But I did, so it's done now.
The second thing you should know is that King Aldor's name has been changed to Morven in the rewrite; I had too many "A" names going on and it got confusing. Besides, I honestly think Morven fits the king's character better.
That said, I'd better stop posting for awhile. It's just that I have so much I want to say, and I want to reply to all of you guys. I totally love doing this... it's so good to meet other serious fans of WTB, and in doing that, also meet serious writers and kindred spirits. I had no idea there were so many people out there like this; it almost makes me want to cry, I'm so happy! When this thread is over, I'm deffinitely starting a group for this; I would love for this to continue! You guys should all totally join it! :D
Galanria, that's such a great quote! And so true if my work is any good 'cause that is exactickly what i do! (Yes i ment exactickly)
Katie, Actually he was talking about factories if i remember correctly. back then workers in the factories were treated unfairly in the worst possible manner. Well i guess not the worst POSSIBLE, but it was bad. They were worked almost until exastion, they got sick easily. It just wasn't good.
ElizabethMarieKoffman (i hope is spell your last name right) That is not my favorite VT movie but "My Baby Elf" is my favorite Silly song. LOVE IT!
Patrick, my favorite scene from the door within is the end where Aiden, Anntoinette and Robby all stand fast in their faith. I hope that when i am put in a situation like that (though it probably won't be a sword point threating me) i will have the same courage to shout "I WILL NEVER DENY MY KING!" Hum, favorite from Isle of Swords/Fire..... wow that's a thoughy. But i think i'll go humorous. I like it when Ross assumes Cat is asking for Anne's hand! Hilarious, gets me every time!
Wow, that was a lot. sorry.
Katie, Ya know the more i think about what i said about the factories the more i think i might have been thinking about a different quote. Hum, i don't know. Anyway, i should probably put up amother quote. "If you pass us by. three hearts will break in two. 'Cause me, myself, and I are all in love with you." ~Billy Holiday from the song "Me, Myself, and, I". :)
Hi guys, people, animals and unknown species. This is Ariel's 11-year-old sister filling in for her now since she is in Tennessee for five days with her friend. so i'm going to try to get everything right (no promises at all)
The King is enthralled by your beauty.
Psalms 45:11
i love this one. i friend gave a decorative hanging thing with this verse on it. i still have it in my room
I think I'll go with a LOTR quote this morning. . . .
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future."~Galadriel, Fellowship of the Ring
~ElizabethMarieKauffman~
Hi guys, people, animals and unknown species. This is Ariel's 11-year-old sister filling in for her now since she is in Tennessee for five days with her friend. so i'm going to try to get everything right (no promises at all)
The King is enthralled by your beauty.
Psalms 45:11
i love this one. i friend gave a decorative hanging thing with this verse on it. i still have it in my room
Patrick as answer to your question my favorite part in the Door Within series is in Final Storm. I love the ending and the Balcony scene. Its soo powerful and I always wonder when I read it if I could ever do that if I had to.
Star Dreamer I love your book!! I am writing one too but it's kinda in revisions and is a bit messed up in places. I can post the prolugue though:)
Elizabeth:)
Never Alone!!
A man dressed all in red walked through the courtyard of a dark castle. His cloak billowed out behind him like a bat. He walked down a series of steps until he came to a door. He tried the door and found it locked. He took a big old-fashioned silver key out of his pocket and fit it in the lock.
When the door opened it emitted a noise that would be enough to deafen a person not used to it, clangs of steel against steel and crashes of hammer on iron. Everywhere weapons of war were being made. The man seemed not to hear it. He walked on through. A red glow from the fires illuminated the room. Jinn were at work, making swords and other weapons that had an evil design. The man walked right on through them as if he didn’t see them. The heat in the place from the fires was making him a bit lightheaded. He found who he was looking for, the general. He walked up to the head of the army.
“Are you ready to be out at a moments notice?” he asked. His voice was cold and high.
“My master told me to be.” The general answered. His voice was deep, and made you think of things dead and decaying.
“Then you must leave now. You’re to go to the forest Akin and destroy all you find there. They are elves and they fight hard so you will need at least eight thousand if not more jinn.”
“The jinn fight hard and leave none alive.” The general answered.
“One more thing. You need to bring back three children, the three children that they are trying to keep safe. If you do not bring them back you will be punished.”
“I will kill any that stand in my way.”
“Good.” The man’s face twisted into an evil smile. “Go now!”
The general emitted the battle cry of the jinn, a sound that seemed to shake the mountains and make your blood run cold. It meant death. Even the man in red trembled as he made his way out of the room. “He must not fail.” He said to himself. “My master wants those children, for they are the heirs to the throne and must be destroyed. And when he wants something no one can stand in his way. No elf will be left on earth after this battle.” He cackled to himself.
Three hours later an army of eight thousand jinn left the big gate of the fortress, with the general leading them. They went to kill.
Elizabeth:)
There were too many jinn and they decided to use the weapon their master had thought of. Fire. The jinn set fire to a tree and it spread rapidly.
Silmarwen knew she had to get the children to safety. They were the elves’ only hope now. She left Tari’s side and ran down the path. The fire was spreading to the tower where the children were. The elf ran up all the steps and into the room.
“Come with me.” she said snatching up the baby boy. The girl and boy followed as she ran down the steps and to the stable.
She got out the fastest horse and put the boy and girl on and jumped on herself.
“Hana tool kan sun!” she commanded the horse. The horse sprang off.
“Where are we going?” asked the girl.
“Somewhere safe.” the lady answered.
She heard hoof beats behind her and saw jinn on horses pursuing. The elves had been right. They wanted the children. She rode for many miles, her horse outdistancing theirs. Then she gave a cry for an arrow had hit her arm. She stumbled off the horse. The boy and girl did too. The baby rolled out of her arms and down the hill toward the jinn. Jinn got off his horse and picked the baby up. He gave a wail. The jinn smiled evilly and started to make his way toward the other children.
“ Anil loonal futhar.” Silmarwen screamed at them. They were momentarily stunned. The lady got up and with surprising strength picked up the girl and boy got on the horse. She rode fast and she heard no more signs of pursuers. But she needed to get the baby back, first she needed a place to keep the children safe. Humans. She found a small town hidden in a hollow and rode in. Some people came out of their houses to see what was wrong.
“What is it? An attack?” A short chubby man came bundling into the room where everyone had gathered.
“No, I need someone to care for these children for me.” Silmarwen said wearily to the people.
“Well, what about that? The very night I was telling my wife we needed some children. I’ll take care of them for you.” The chubby man said he reached for the little girl’s hand.
“Thank you,” Silmarwen said, “You children be good. I may not be back. Just live with these good people. I will try to get your brother back.”
And she rode away and was not seen there again.
“Mother tell me a story.” A little girl asked as she jumped up on her mother’s lap. The light breeze whispered through the tree that the house was positioned in. The evening’s moon shone through the branches. The breeze made the evening very bearable.
“Not now,” The women answered. “It is high time you were in bed.”
“I’m old enough to be up.” The boy, who looked a couple years older than his sister, contradicted.
The women laughed, a tired sort of laugh. She seemed sad, as if almost all the hope she had was gone. “I still say, to bed! Now no dawdling.” She kissed the boy and girl, and the baby sleeping in a crib made of branches. Then she made her way out of the room and down the stairs.
“Tari, I have been sent to get you.” An elf came up to her. “There is to be council and you need to be there.”
Tari sighed. “I will come”
When she entered the room where the council was, most of the other elves were already there. Just as she sat down, an elf rushed into the room.
“I am sorry but I have a very urgent message.” He said.
“Go on,” Tari said.
“The jinn are on their way! We need to go to our posts now! The children need to go to somewhere safe!”
“I will take them to the highest tower.” A young elf maiden stood up.
“Thank you, Silmarwen” Tari said and rushed out of the room, after the other elves. Silmarwen rushed up to the children’s room.
She shook the boy awake. “Get your sister up and follow me.”
“Why?”
“Just follow.”
She picked up the baby and took the little girl’s hand. The girl rubbed her eyes. “Where are we going?”
“Somewhere safe.”
“Why?” asked the boy again.
“Do not ask questions right now. We need to hurry.” Silmarwen said it a little harder than she meant and the girl began to cry. “Oh, I am sorry. I did not mean to sound so harsh, we just we need to hurry.”
They came to a high tower in another tree. Silmarwen placed to baby down on the floor “Stay here.” She said, “And whatever happens don’t panic. Wait for me.”
“Yes.” said the boy as he sat down. The girl was already asleep.
She left them and went to join the archers. The elves rushed about getting ready.
“Are they all right?” asked the head archer.
“Yes. I hope they are safe.” She replied, but still she was worried. They were the heirs, what if something happened?
They heard sounds of an approaching army. The jinn were yelling their ugly battle cry. Suddenly they burst from the trees. The archers released their arrows. The swordsman ran at the attackers. They were fighting for their lives. Silmarwen looked at Tari next to her. She was deathly pale.
“What’s wrong M’lady?” Then she saw that Tari had an arrow in her stomach. She fell to the ground just as Silmarwen caught her.
“Tell my children…….I love them.” She whispered.
“No! M’lady you cannot die. We need you!”
“I have no strength in me left to live……I have been wasting away since my husband died……Newela.” Then her head fell back and she knew no more.
ok sorry for all the posts but it wouldn't let me post all of the prolugue (sp?) anyway that is the prolugue of my book Head of the Herd (I am going to change the title I just need to think of a good one)
Hope you guys enjoy that!!
Elizabeth :)
Never Alone!
One of my favorite scenes from Isle of Swords is when Ross is caught in Jacques store and the commodore shows up and Jacques says he is going to blow the place up. The commodore leaves and Ross thought Jacques was bluffing. But he wasn't.
Amanda
I can't wait for Curse of the Spiderking to come out...
@ Star Dreamer,
I love that veggy tale comment that you posted about the lip song! That's hilarious! (too bad they went out of business :( ) I also love the Water Buffalo and Cebu songs! (I actually got to see and pet a real live Cebu last year at my town fair!!)
I also loved the excerpt from your book. It was amazing! I'm so interested to see what comes next...you've got to let people know when you get it published, because I know I'll be looking forward to reading it :)
Squeak of the Day:
"Why did the suffragist war cause so much enmity between man and woman? Now I'm at the bottom of the food chain." -- Quote by Me From the Point of a Man ;)
Squeaks.
I like siege of Alleble the most. For some reason, I like reading about white cities being besieged and saved with the dawn.
Don't let this die until Monday at least please. I'll be gone for a while.
Oh, my goodness, I have so much to say... First off, here's a piece of my day yesterday (computerwise);
I checked WTB's blog every other hour on my computer, but no new comments showed up. I thought, you know, WTB could have not posted 'em yet, so I just sat there. So I get on my Kindle while getting ready for bed, and I see that thirty comments had been posted... during the day. Dumb computer... Anyway, I wrote an extremely lengthy comment on my Kindle (it took me an hour on that small keyboard) and then... My Kindle bombed as I tried to post it. Great. I got so frustrated and tired that I just went to sleep. So here I am.
Fun, right?
Anyway, here's a bunch of replies I needed to do;
Anynonymous (one with excerpt); Wow. That's all I can say. Wow... Okay, maybe I can say something; That excerpt was marvelous. Keep up the good work!
Galadriel; LOL, that's a hilarious quote. And true, too.
Gillian; I wish I could write that much... My biggest streak is 26 grand of words in a completed novel. I'm feeling a little insignificant...
Star-Dreamer and Barie; Redwall is awesome. I've read all the books except for the newest one at least twice.
Star-Dreamer; Awesome excerpt. And you say that the updated version is so much better? I'd buy your novel when it comes out.
Squeaks; I'll try your advice... right after I go to the dentist.
Gotta leave!
Well, to start things off i would say that the quote, "Everything starts small" what it means to me, well, that everything that we want to accomplish in life starts out small! Haha! I have just found the band KJ-52! They are awesome1 but still i would have to say Lecrea and Tobymac! Yes they are the very best! Oh, listen everybody! Loking for a good book to read! WEll you hae come to the right place! buy Waynes books! they are filled with excitment from cover to cover! My future hopes and dreams, well i would really like to be a writer! And ha, i have already started!
Anonymous VeggieFreak, that's so my favorite silly song too! That's my favorite veggietales thing.
I also agree with the person who said this thread will probably surpase release date of V&S
Um, Was it my excerpt that you were talking about Jake? The one with Hannah's experince with The King? If so, thanks! Oh and i feel for you, try doing it with an iPod touch. Even smaller buttons. :)
Galadriel, she has a lot to say in a short period of time doesn't she? My favorites are "Go kiss a spork" and "I leave now to do laundry", Hilarious! lol
Before I post my excerpt, I'd like to know what you guys like better, first person or third...?
On of my favorite quotes ever is from one of the books in the Red Rock Mysteries series by Jerry B. Jenkins:
"He (the dog) jerked loose and barked like a banshee---though I'm not really sure what that is. All I know is that it scared the living mustard out of me---whatever that means." - Ashley Timberline
~Never Alone~
Hi! One of my dreams in the future like i said earlier is being a writer, But right now i am writing a book for fun! here is the Prologue. I hope you like it I haven't even revised it yet, haha!
I write these words in my chalet. Looking through a porthole into the vast land of Natac and it’s twin kingdom, Nigron, where as a child I heard many a chronicle of chivalrous knights, fair maidens, and loyal peasants who jeopardize there lives for the service of there one and true master, King Legus.
I am Sir Richard, noble knight of King Legus ruler of verdant Natac.
Natac was once a peaceful and civilized kingdom. Until Hadrian came, with him came evil and darkness. He brought chaos and foray; inhabitants of the land feared and dreaded him greatly.
He ruled by fear, a weapon that can be more dangerous then death itself.
But all was not lost for although there was great darkness light is greater. There was a spark that turned into a fire and that fire was and is the prince.
Sit back within thy cathedra vell I, Sir Richard wearing the king’s medallion tells you an anecdote of Sir William, the knight of the king!
So what did you think?
Hmmm... Well, I have no idea when the last person commented, so I have no idea if the thread is dead or not. Just in case...
My favorite band is Tenth Avenue North. I love all of their music and have probably listened to the cd a billion times. I was so excited when I found out their next cd comes out in May
~Kelsey
I just have to quote something quick, from lotr:
*when Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas are standing before the door of the dead. Legolas and Aragorn have just gone in*
Gimli: what? an elf would go underground when a dwarf would not? I'm never gonna hear the end of this!
also....
Gimli: don't worry young hobbits; I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox...
*and then the elf arrow is pointed at his face.*
lol!
(The rest of it:)
Ever since leaving the Greenwood, he had headed ever westward - not for any particular reason or with any specific destination in mind, but simply because it had been necessary to choose a direction in which to go after leaving the forest of the Gwahere. Maveral slipped suddenly on the wet rock of the stream and fell with a splash into the rippling water. Seated comfortably in the sling on his back Nevan laughed at the sudden ducking. Maveral did not find the situation quite as amusing as the baby prince and he stood grumblingly to his feet to wring his clothes dry.
It was then that he heard voices just up the stream and saw the light of a lantern bobbing towards him.
[portion removed - Maveral spied by soldiers Hawke and Dutton]
Maveral did not wait to hear anymore but leapt up the side of the stream course and took off running through the woods. Behind him he could hear Hawke and Dutton loudly bellowing the alarm to their eight companions at the fire. Nevan bounced up and down in the sling on Maveral’s back; not daring to slacken his stride, Maveral reach back and lifted the baby from the sling, holding him tightly in his arms instead. Onward he pounded, leaping logs, dodging low hanging branches, and tripping over hidden roots. Behind him the sounds of the chase were gradually growing closer. The long wearying journey, the many sleepless days, unhealed wounds from the battle, and the constant threat of danger, were all beginning to have their toll upon Maveral; he was exhausted and could feel his speed weakening. Desperately, he forced his legs to move faster and ran on.
He heard behind him the sharp twang of a bowstring and the hasty whine of an arrow as it flew past him and lodged in a tree to his left. A risked glance behind revealed that the group of soldiers chasing after him were closing fast; one had a bow in his hand and was already nocking a second arrow. Maveral turned back to face the front and put on an extra burst of speed. The bowstring twanged again and suddenly Maveral felt an intense flash of burning pain in his back which wrenched a cry from his through. He staggered forward a step, then stumbled to his knees and tumbled over the edge of a gully which opened suddenly before him. The moss covered valley rushed up at him as he slid down the leafy slope and then landed with a painful stop at the bottom. A fresh scent filled his nostrils, recalling his senses from the threatening blackness looming up to overtake him. Maveral forced his heavy eyes open, and caught sight of a delicate cluster of purple blossoms only inches from his face. His thoughts were confused and jumbled; his vision was graying at the edges, as he raised himself up onto his knees and in an agony of movement pushed the precious bundle by his side beneath the large spray of heather – a poor hiding place, but the only one he could find. A furious roaring sound filled his ears, and he collapsed down again as the world turned to black around him.
Howdy everybody! It's another glorious day at my house! Thank you Lord for the beautiful weather!
Well, The writing challenge is going well so far - I'm just a little bit behind, but I'll make it up tonight. I did the same challenge back in July - it was really great.
This is a short excerpt from the novel I was working on July - my 50,000 words got me only about half way through the storyline, so hopefully I can get close to finishing it this time around! My guess will be close but not quite finished. There's no title as of yet. I have not had time to really rewrite since I wrote this portion in July... so it's a really rough draft at the moment.
Maveral awoke before noon and set out on his journey again, this time at a walking pace and taking every caution known to the skilled Gwahere to avoid leaving a trail by which he could be tracked. He travelled for two days, pausing only to sleep. It was a treacherous journey, and Maveral was never able to be completely at rest for he felt that pursuit was always just behind. At the end of the two days, he had reached the Western border of the Greenwood. He had no plan, no destination, and no place to go. He simply knew that the Greenwood was no longer a safe place to be. And so, for the first time in his life, Maveral of the Gwahere left the Greenwood and entered the outside world of Zaeldor.
For several days Maveral traveled on; journeying mostly by night, and staying out of sight and resting during the daylight hours in such hiding places as he could find. The most difficult part of his journey was trying to escape detection with the baby prince. Nevan, innocent and unafraid, did not understand the need for silence as parties of soldiers passed by, or peasants rumbled past in farm carts, or worked all day in nearby fields - sometimes only a few yards away from their hiding place. Several times they were nearly discovered and forced to leave quickly to avoid detection. Maveral always managed to slip away in silence without being caught or seen, but he was filled with worry for he knew that if they were still being pursued, even the rumor of such incidents would help guide their enemies upon their trail.
One night, the fifth since his journey began, Maveral was traveling westward along a streambed through a small wood.
(cont. in next comment)
Jude 1:24-25Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty,dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen
Has anybody read Tahn by L.A. Kelly? I want to read it, but I don't want to buy it if it's not good...
daughteroflight
I just finished outlining my book! WAHOO!!!! I have to get it done by the 27th, so I'm really pushed for time! It's exciting!!
daughteroflight
Wouldn't it be amazing if all of us got our respective novels published? I don't think i would get verry far it I tried. :( I already put up two little sections *shrug* it is more for me that i write. You know I think a lot of us christian writer (or maybe it's just me) have thought, "If my work helps at least one person in their faith then I'll be happy." Well the one person mine has helped has been me. I write about my characters' faith struggles then realize that they are my own. As my characters work through their battle, so do I. Isn't writting a wonderful thing? Correction, isn't writing about The King a wonderful thing! Sorry I guess i kinda went on there didn't I? Oh well.
Hey, I'm back from the dentist... not that it was fun.
Anonymous Elizabeth; Good excerpt. Keep on writing! I remember my first chapter... it was terrible. :)
Isaac Permann; tobyMac is my favorite artist. His new album, Tonight, is my favorite ever. I've already memorized all the songs on there, LOL.
Um, my favorite quote from the Door Within Trilogy is probably "Focus on the objective." -Kaliam, Rise of the Wyrm Lord.
Let's see, what is an objective here I can focus on? Winning V &S. How do I get the objective? I comment... Hey, that's what I'm doing! A lot of help THAT was, LOL.
Time to go to Financial Peace University (You know, Dave Ramsey?). It's actually pretty interesting, all that financial stuff. I'll be checking back tonight.
Another great song, and one that I kind of call "my song", because it pertains so closely to my life, is "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless.
Wow, this is going to take a long time to kill this thread. Since I don't have a ton of other stuff to do I decided to search up a meaningful verse in the Bible. John 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command." This is such a powerful verse and because I just found it I love it even more.
Eldra, I looove the Red Rock books!! Thanks all who said they liked my exerpt.
Also veggie tales lover I Looove veggie tales too:) We were just learning about Hamlet in my drama club and we were remembering Omlet and how Mr. Lunt had to play Ophelia.
One of my fav scenes in Isle of Fire is when Captain Ross thinks that Cat is asking for Anne'e hand in marriage. I couldn't stop laughing!!
anyway my fav song ever is a Barlow Girl song called Beautiful Ending and to all you people who love the balcony scene at the end of Final Storm, this song is for you! Basically it talks about if you will stay true to God to the very end. Its very beautiful:)
Elizabeth:)
Never Alone!!
Denist, Jake? Now i really feel for you! Hate dential stuff. Especially orthidontial(sp?) I haven't really been living up to my name latly have i? Let's see here. *knocks noggin* there has to be some more VT things stored up there. "Look at us we're walking rocks. We don't wear any shoes or socks!" "I don't think that is possible and that's comming from a guy who just swam 92 natical miles without arms or legs." "'Put it all in cheesecurls,' he says. 'No,' i say, 'we need some cash or cash equivilent, then maybe some snacks', 'No, put it all in cheese curls,' he says. Man, you need to plan for the future!" That is an awesome line! Um, more? Okay. I'll be happy to oblige. "Bring a mug bring a jug, just don't bring a sippycup!" "I hate cliffhangers" I actually never saw that one but i love that line. "If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey. It's an ape." :P i'll stop now 'cuz i could go on foreva. lol
Mr. Batson, do we need to post something about ourselves every single time we post?
Ha ha! Lord Of The Beans is such a funny VeggieTale, even more so if you've read the books and seen the movies. I love the deleated scene where Larry is translating what Randalf is saying to the tree and everything just getting more and more random!
~Never Alone~
I spent multiple hours working on a book today. It's going to be called "Mythe", and I'm really excited about it.
jake I like your post:) focus on the objective of posting.... Hey I'm doing that too!!
Star Dreamer, Those are like my fav Gimli quotes!!!
This is my favorite LOTR quote:
Eowyn: I am no Man!!!
My fav part in the book/movie too:)
Elizabeth :)
Never Alone!
Stardreamer, Barie, jake and other redwall readers (Barie i didn't say fans) i couldn't help but realize something as i read the outcast of readwall.
It almost sounded like an alogory.
it's been a while since i've read it, so i wont use names.
there is the character that gets kicked out of redwall for doing bad stuff (like us) but then that girl that 'adopted' him comes after him. (like God) this evil character doesn't want her help, and doesn't realize that he needs her so he tries to run away, but the girl follows, finally he tries to kill her (sometimes when we get mad at God we just try to block him out of our lives). in the end, i don't quite remember how it ends, but he changes, and realizes that he has to defend the one that was like a mother (father) to him. i just thought that that was interesting.
i also find the fact that all of us have comman intersts very intersting. our styles of writting, most of our opinions and even the series of books that we read.
i lost the game. if you don't get that i explain it on one of my earlier posts.
*shakes head* This thread will take weeks to die, methinks. Months, possibly. In fact, by the time it dies, I bet that the Venom and Song reward will no longer be valued as "pre-release". :)
Does anyone know how to tell what DATE a post is made? I can see the time below each post but not the day, which would be pretty important in this KTT contest...
-whisper
@ Gillian,
Sweet story! Sounds good, keep up the writing :)
@ Everyone and everyone
Squeak of the Hour: Press forward until you drop.
Squeaks.
;)
Jake - Yeah, my first draft (which really only was one chapter) was terrible as well!
tobyMac was probably my favorite artist up until about eight months ago. Now my taste has progressed into a harder style of music, such as RED, Skillet, Demon Hunter and Inhale Exhale (though only certain songs from those last two bands). Actually, I'm all over the board as far as music is concerned.
By the way, go Penguins!! I just know Sid's finally going to beat Ovechkin for the scoring title!!
~Never Alone~
Amy and Eamon stood in the glaring sunlight as they watched the men take their aim. Amy closed her eyes and began to sing. "And though that world with devils filled, should threaten to undo us. We will not fear for God hath willed, His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him. His rage we can endure, for lo his doom is sure. One little word shall fell him." Eamon then joined in with gusto for the last verse. "That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them abideth. The Spirit and the gifts are ours, through him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also! The body they may kill, God's truth abideth still. His kingdom is forever!" The firing squad cocked their guns and waited for the Primer's signal.
Becca oversaw the officers evacuating the people from the prison, but only for a moment. Once the last of children were loaded up into the trucks, she ran into the prison and up into the cell her sister Amy had occupied the night before. She looked out the window upon the prison yard. There stood Amy and Eamon, facing the firing squad bravely and calmly. Becca's heart was bursting with pride for her sister and Eamon. Both were so steadfast in the face of death and feared it not. Tears ran down Becca's face as she turned away. She could not bear to watch.
Just a small section from my book I wrote for NaNoWriMo last year.
Wow... this thread is never going to die lol :-)
One of my favorite quotes:
"I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God."
~Abraham Lincoln
Star-Dreamer:Indeed the glow-spiders' scene was great; I love how Falon gets in on the action as well! The sacrifice of Aidan, Antoinette, and Robby was a poignant scene, a reminder of Christ's sacrifice for us. Cool poems btw!
Anonymous Veggie-Freak and Anonymous: Agreed! Their steadfastness for their faith in King Eliam is a strong encouragement to us with our faith! In a way, Aidan seeing Robby and Antoinette lying upon the floor was the strongest testament of "Never Alone" - just as they had placed their faith in King Eliam, even in death, Aidan knew he could as well!
Why am I getting tired already? I haven't even eaten supper yet! Okay, here it goes;
Eldra from Daremo; the Red Rock mysteries are great books, as is Jerry B. Jenkins a great author. What book was that from?
Isaac Permann; Good job with the excerpt. It sounds intriuging. If that's how you spell it, :).
Gillian; Wow. Great excerpt. I'm so glad all these people are choosing to step out of their comfort zone and get feedback. Gillian, let me know when you get that published (as I'm sure you will). How? Click on my name above, and it'll go to my blog. There's a page up there titled Contact Me, and you'll find my email address. I'm serious. Email me when you get it published.
daughteroflight; Good luck with your book!
Anonymous Veggiefreak; I completely agree. How did you get inside my head? :) You know the saying, "Great minds think alike," LOL.
Well, I gotta go eat, so that's about it. And I'm sure other comments were published, but, you know, I'm on my computer. 'Nuff said. :)
Cool excerpts you guys. I definitely want to read more, but I can't stay on long: I'm still at the school and I have to get home before my mom goes into panic mode; I'm comment more later, I promise!
But right now I just wanted to say that I finally created that group we were all talking about; it's called the Christian Fantasy Forum and you can get there through a link on my blog.
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!
I have a place all set up where we can post excerpts of our books for members of the forum to read and critique, and another place where we can just talk and ramble away.
You might have to sign up as a member before you can post, but I think we'll all enjoy it.
Have fun! Never Alone.
Oh, and for those of you who check it out, I've also posted the first chapter of Song of the Daystar in the catagory, "excerpts and Edits". Tell me what you think!!!
I just watched "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". I was kind of surprised, because it's the first movie of that kind (Rated PG and animated, geared toward younger kids) that I've seen that has a bad word in it. I wish it wasn't required for any movie to have something bad in it now... I know it isn't, but it seems like it... It's horrible.
Wow . . . this IS never going to end, LOL. I must say, I've never really posted on anyone's blog until now. = ) I'm just being floored by everyone's writing . . . I wish I could write like that. : D I would be surprised is there are some "famous" authors in the future here!
Hey i's me again. Here is something that i made up on my own. I describes All of mr.batson's books! enjoy!
Pleasing
Outstanding
Super
Terrific
My other comment hasn't showed up yet, and it is a new day so i'm gonna post another one. :) Let's go with an excerpt.
Amanda was standing in a dungeon. Chains were around her wrists and ankles. In her hand she held something and would not let go. Suddenly her surroundings changed. She no longer stood in a dungeon, but in the middle of a beautiful meadow. But when she tried to move she found she was still chained to the ground. Her fist was still clenched shut. She saw others, people she couldn’t recognize. They were moving around, not chained like her. A voice whispered, “My child, let go.”
“I can’t,” she answered.
The voice came again. It sounded familiar but she couldn’t remember where she had heard herd it before. “Let go.” A tear fell out of her eye.
“No!” Her voice was stubborn and she sounded much like a toddler who refused to share a favorite toy.
“Let go!” The voice sounded farther away like the echo of a whisper. “Let go.” Amanda shut her eyes tight and opened her fist. She saw what was inside. It was a tornado. It swirled in her palm. A breeze picked up and the miniature tornado was blown out of her hand. As soon as it left her palm it dissipated like it had never existed. Amanda heard the rattling of chains and looked down to see the chains fall from her wrists and ankles. They fell to the meadow floor and melted away just like the tornado that Amanda had clung to.
“My child,” The Voice said, “well done.” Amanda ran through the meadow she was free.
Amanda woke up with tears in her eyes. It was still dark. She climbed out of bed and walked to the paneled glass door that led to the balcony overlooking the city. She opened the door and stepped out. The horizon was starting to turn a pinkish color. Amanda sank down and leaned back on the rail. Tears ran down her cheeks and she didn’t bother to swipe them away. “My King,” she whispered, “Help me let go.” She closed her eyes and saw the memory that haunted her day and night. “I let go,” she said. A picture came to her mind, chains fell to the ground and melted away. Tears were still streaming down her cheeks, tears of joy. The whispered words escaped her lips in a flood of joy that flowed into her heart. “I’m finally free!”
Well, this is my salvation scene from book 1. I already did one of the ones from book 2 so i thought i'd post this one. :)
My Favorite Quote is by Jim Elliot-"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannnot lose" this quote is amazing bacause Jim Elliot fulfilled it when he gave his life to minister to the South American tribe. I have a couple bands I like...One of the ones on the top of my list is Flyleaf, because even though they are under a secular label, in their newest album They have songs whith a course that goes "Beautiful Bride, Body of Christ..."
-Matthew
dentists... they are never fun xD *laughs*
TobyMac... sorry to say, i do not like his music... :o *shrugs*
gosh, glad i waited toll there were 330 comments to comment xD lolz...
but i have a feeling that this will not end for a while... O.o
Always Hope!
Ello,
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son.
John 3:16
Jake- My parents did that class!! Dave Ramsey is a funny guy!!
My personal favorite quote from the 1994 version of Little Women is: "You don't need scores of suitors. You need only one... if he's the right one."
daughteroflight
How about more Veggieness? "Barbra manitee, you are the one for me! Sent from--" *Bob enters room* "Larry? What are you doing?"
"Um, just watching a little TV Bob." "Well, Maybe you should read a book." :) "With great chocolate comes great resposibility." This isn't a quote but i love it in "larry's high silk hat" when he's telling everyone to stand back then this huge gourd comes and sits on his hat and chocolate. He just sits there, stunned. Oh and i kinda messed up that one where Mr. Lunt is yelling at Pa grape... Oops! Sorry!
Jake, i have telophinic powers! JK, but my characters do!
Wow! Seems like many people are posting here for comments on their writing ;) Awesome idea. If anyone feels up to it, check out my blog Hidden Doorways at http://hiddendoorways.blogspot.com/
I've written a post called "Galeron the Mighty"...it's an excerpt from my latest writing project. If anyone feels up to commenting it would be appreciate :)
Squeak of the moment: Porridge is an essential element of breakfast. In fact, almost any lumpy, sticky, gooey thing is essential for breakfast.
Cheerio!
Squeaks.
Daughter of light I have read Tahn and enjoyed it. It is a strongly christian book and at times it got a little cliched. I don't know if that is ok with you. My major problem with it is the ending, which was very anti-climactical. The climax was 3/4 through the book. Leaving the other 1/4 wrapping up te story. Wrapping it all up was interesting, but just coming right after the climax it got a litle slow at times. Other than that I thouroghly enjoyed it and would recommend it.
Amanda
Isaac, that sounds like a great novel.
Gillian, that's an intense portion.
daughteroflight, it's always great to finish outlining.
VeggieFreak, to your question "Correction, isn't writing about The King a wonderful thing!"
I say a hearty AMEN! My story also focuses on the King.
and I also love the quote "I don't think that is possible and that's comming from a guy who just swam 92 natical miles without arms or legs"
I also will investigate said forum
Elizabeth, I like Beautiful Ending too. It was my NaNo theme song, because I WAS going to get a beautiful ending!
I went to a performance of Sound of Music last night, so I leave you with this quote:
"A crazy planet full of crazy people,
Is somersaulting all around the sky."
from the song "No Way to stop it"
Sorry, Jake, I don't remember which book that quote is from. It's the one where they're pet-sitting. (Maybe it's the one centered around Halloween?) Gee, you'd think that I would remember...but it has been a while since I read the books!
Speaking of dentists, seems like everyone's going right now. Is it a popular time of year or something?
~Never Alone~
Hello,
WoW! I do not think this will ever end!!!!!! LOL, whoever wins this should be proud! haha!
There are tons of writers commenting, And there all so good! :)
I am "Never Alone" I have God on my side! And thats enough for me!
Jake, I really liked that excerpt with the Leviathian, that was intense!
Die thread, die!
A C. S. Lewis quote that I have recently been thinking about (in part because of another blog post) is as follows:
"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."
Hey, this has been going on for a week now... I think I said this could go on for half of forever earlier, but I was just joking then. Now I'm really starting tto believe this is going to go on for forever. Mr. Batson, here's a list of some people I'm pretty sure won't give up (and all it takes is two people to keep the thread going);
-Eldra from Daremo
-Star-Dreamer
-Anonymous Veggiefreak
-Me (of course!)
-Mermaidgirl45
-Jolayne
-Squeaks
-And anyone else I forgot to mention.
And now for replies;
Eldra from Daremo; Go Skillet! They are AWESOME. My dad tries to turn off the radio every time it turns on, and he says this one part in their newer song, "Awake and Alive" sounds Chinese. Kinda weird from my point of view. My dad not liking Skillet, I mean. :)
Megan E.; the book sounds interesting. I assume it's a modern day fiction?
Anonymous Veggiefreak; Wow... great scene. I have one salvation scene in my second book... I'm not an emotional person usually, so yours is probably better than mine... but everybody has a different way of saying it, right? They're not really compareable.
It sure is warm today. :) I'll check back this afternoon, people.
My verse of the day :)-
"For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God."
I memorized that verse in kindergarten, and I'm still amazed by it...
Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Oh man, Megan E! That excerpt sent chills down my back! I loved the lyrics to that song as well... did you make them up? They are amazing! *shivers* Just amazing. And I'm glad to see another nanowrimo person on here; that's so cool!
Anonymous Veggie Freak: that excerpt is powerful... very powerful.
Wow, it's amazing how many powerful pieces of literature I'm seeing on here. In answer to one of the Anonymouses, I so agree with you; it woud be pretty cool it all of use got our repsectable novels published; that would just be awesome!
And with that said, here's my veggie Tales quote of the day:
"CEBU.... sing it with me!"
Howdy, howdy, howdy, one and all! Anyone ever watch Phantom of the Opera? Good stuff, if you are a total music fanatic like i am. (As a side note there might be some junky stuff in there. We have a special dvd player that cuts that stuff, like languge and revealing clothing, ect. out) Lets see, other movie suggestions. Well, i've been working my way through all the old musicals and let me tell you there are some good ones, my favs have been, My Fair Lady, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Sound of Music, the list goes on. But they are really good. I like the VT musical Lyle the Kindly Viking. Now that's a top quality musical. lol
I was thinking about the story where the master gives his servents money then leaves, you know the one right? The first servent is given five talens and earns five more. THe second is given two and earns two more. But the third went out and buried his. When the master came home each servent brought their money back and reported how they had handled it. The master said to the first two "Well done, good and faithful servent." But to the other, the one who buried the talen he said he was lazy and unfaithful. I was thinking, what if we replaced "talen" with "Talents". I think God gave us all special talents. Several of us (most actually) have been given the gift of writing. What are we going to do with it? Use it wisely and reap the rewards? Or bury it, hide it? I want to be known as a faithful servent, not lazy! How about you?
Signed Anonymous VeggieFreak
Mr. Batson, how many books are going to be in the Berinfell Prophecies?
Hey you guys, I started a writing contest on my blog in honor of C.S. Lewis. He is one of my favorite authors, and also my original inspiration for becoming a writer.
COME AND CHECK IT OUT!!!
Here's the link:
http://theravenquill.blogspot.com/2010/04/in-honor-of-cs-lewis-short-story.html
veggie freak: that is a great quote from your book!!!
My sister was reading Isle of Swords and we were laughing about how Jacques was mad because he wanted bacon and Captain Ross gave him Chevillard's wheel instead. I told her that I would totally be with Jacques, I am a bacon freak!!:)
I am very into Shakespeare at the moment and one of my favorite quotes is from Hamlet: To be or not to be: that is the question.
Elizabeth :)
Never Alone!!
I'm sick, and my mind is all fuzzy. . . .(to quote "You've Got Mail") So today, I'm just going to do another Veggietale's quote from Lord of the Beans:
Leg-a-Lamb/Jerry(or Jimmy? I always get those two confused.)–"You're no elf! You're an elvish impersonator! You sicken me deceitful one."
Ear-a-Corn/Larry-"Oh! Like YOU'RE a real elf. Give the gourd a bow and arrow and he's a REAL elf!"
~ElizabethMarieKauffman~
Anonymous (Daughteroflight) that is a cool quote. I also like that other one, who ever said it "A woman's heart should be so close to God, a man has to look for Him to find it." or something to that extent. I can't remember the exact words. :)
Doesn't it crack you up when you hear all these things that people make up to deny that there is a God, a Creator? Did you know that aliens planted life on earth?!? Amanzing isn't it? lol
Oh and i forgot, whoever started that Christian Fantisy Forum. Oh man, sounds so fun. I don't think i'd be allowed on it though. Too bad! *Hides face in hands and sobs* I think i'm done crying now, oh wait no i'm not. *Sobs more* OK now i really am. I promise. lol
I am reading, BD's starlighter book! O_o SOOO good so far. I got an "advance reading copy" from the library it appears to be the book before finally editing...I wonder if anyone got cut (OO) *hopes not*
Millard of the Shining Light
Oh, boy. This is going on forever. I bet whoever has the last post when he makes a new post will win. We're all posting over and over again. I played a game with a friend today called the 'fortunately/unfortunately game'. One person says something. The next person says 'unfortunately, this happened' then 'fortunately, this happened'. It's fun.
Anyone else like Sumo Of The Opera? My favorite part has to be the whole St. Patrick sequence. Different, but still totally VeggieTales.
Out of the two movies, I like the second one better. And is it just me, or is Alexander pretty cute for being a vegetable? Maybe it's because he has sweet hair...
~Never Alone~
I'm so glad we have a new series to enjoy (LOVED the Door Within Trilogy) and I was super excited when the characters met up in Scotland! I was in Edinburgh a couple years ago, and am going back on a mission trip this June/July. God's given me a heart for the Scottish people and anything Scotland excites me (especially reading about it in my favorite books!) Keep up the great work.
Jake and Anonymous: Dave Ramsey is VERY funny and very insightful! Sometimes I catch his radio program in the mornings...love his mixture of practical financial insight, hilarious humour, and Christian focus of it all.
I love his quote:
"You have to live like no one else, so you can live like no one else."
Applies to writing too, not just finances. To write, the writer must discipline and forgo activities and fun to get the tale written. But the deprivation and discipline in the short term leads to a finished manuscript in the longterm and hopefully publication!
Well, I've got a new goal, you guys. I'm gonna try and write over 1,000 words tonight. Think I can do it? Well... we'll see. I usually don't write so much without being inspired, but I guess I'll never know if I'm inspired until I sit down to write, so the process goes both ways.
BTW, just thought I'd mention the writing Contest in honor of C.S. Lewis again: just in case my other message doesnt make it through. You can read about it on my blog. Hope some of you enter... It'd be kinda wierd if I was the only participant, even though I can't actually submit anything...
You guys should all check it out. :)
Jake, I'm sorry your dad doesn't like Skillet. My dad isn't really into the harder rock either. He used to like Petra and similar bands, but now he enjoys worship more. Despite that, he'll still come to YC Alberta, where Skillet's headlining in May. (My Obsession by Skillet came up on ChristianHardRock.net while I was typing that!! Weird!!) *turns volume up to 16* If you haven't checked it out yet, get your hands on their live album "Comatose Comes Alive." The DVD on it is amazing!! John Cooper is such an awesome freak!!! Or is he a peanut...?
(check out their podcast, ChristianRock.net and an author named Sigmund Brouwer while you're at it)
Anyone else have any good rock / hard rock bands that they'd like to mention?
~Never Alone~
@ Jake,
You're absolutely correct when you say I will never ever give up. That is my philosophy in life. Never give up. Even if you have to eat 100 worm pies to save your little brother's life...you never give up. (*gag*) Even if you have to take 3 mud baths a week...never give up.
lolz, I think I'm tired...my brain is going haywire!
Squeak of the moment: If only we could fight like cats; one moment everyone is vicious and the next moment it's as though nothing ever happened.
Contemplation of the moment: I wish I were a cat. No...I wish I were an eagle. Then I could stare at the sky all night long and enjoy the stars :)
Aaah *yawn* long day for me. Tata for now folks. Or, as Tigger would say, TTFN, Tata for now!!
Squeaks.
(Note: cool word verification...mine is "yeledd"...maybe we should start a word verification fad :P whoever has the coolest is cool; of course, this is all a random procedure)
Jake: Yes, it is modern fiction. It's a futuristic novel about America being under communism and the Christians are being hunted and killed.
Star Dreamer: Thanks! I love it when I send chills down people's spines. :-) It means I'm writing something good! The rest of it's a tear-jerker though. My friend proof read it for me and she said she cried at the end. The song lyrics are from the old hymn, A Mighty Fortress (is our God) by Martin Luther. I thought they fit perfectly with the topic of sacrifice.
I *love* Celtic Woman too! I went to their Isle of Hope concert when they were at Dodge Theater in May of last year. I have all their cd's but the latest. I also like Hayley Westenra and Loreena McKennitt (sp?)
On a side note to you, my book reading recommendation would be the Shadowcreek Chronicles by T. Elizabeth Renich. If you like historical fiction, you'll like these. (the era is Civil War-my fave)
Jake what did you mean by it sure is warm today, because if you ment the weather, then it is obvious that you don't live in Saskatchewan. we got three inches of snow and a nintey km per hour wind. it made drifts in our driveway and blew down our furnace shack. it was windy that my sister who is nine was literally picked off the ground when she had to go outside for something.
For all of you who are wondering. Yes it is unusual to have weather like this in April. WE DON'T LIVE IN IGLOOS. (probably spelt that wrong)
Some Amarican asked my friend this "i've always wondered, how do you get electrisity in your igloos." Really we're not like that.
This next story is kindof funny. i don't want to hurt any feelings, i had relitives in the states, until they decided that they missed Canada too much so they came back.
Here's the story.
My social teacher went to France. He ran into so Gang people. they took one look at him, sneared, held up weapons and almost spit out the word Amarican. quickly my teacher said, no no, no Canadian. they emeadiatly put down the weapons and said oh pardon, pardon. Sorry, but i think that we have a better reputation. i still love you all and hope that your not mad at me for that.
PS I lost the game
Endurance and Victory
Jolayne
@ Jake - Goodness, that is true! I only takes two people to continue the thread . . . = ) thanks for the list . . . Since I'm a full-time student (no longer home-schooled) = ), I'm just trying to post once a day, so . . . we'll see how this goes.
Random question: Does anyone participate in Generation Joshua?
If anyone's interested in learning about civics, government, and politics, check it out. It's a Christian civics club and a lot of home-schoolers I know are apart of it. I love getting involved in my local club . . . maybe there's one near you! = )
Thanks to all of you who commented on my excerpt! Eldra! How could you say that? It is plain disterbing! JK. Actally he does have cool hair. Um There was more I wanted to say but I'm on my iPod and it is waaaaaay too hard to scroll all the way down there then back up again.... So you'll have to wait for more freakishness.
Okay, i'm on my comouter now so i can comment better.
Jake, you're right. I am one of the peeps who refuses to give up! And i'm sure yours is great!
Star-Dreamer i'll sing with you! "Hipo seen by mute cebu. Trys to tell the other two. Mute cebu is gruting and groaning 'Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm!'" lol
Um, gotta go. See ya'll
Now for starters I would like to say that Mr. Batson is one of my favorite all time Authors! =)
And one of my favorite lines are:
Life is Good :) Eternal life is Better :))
I don't have much to say so I will leave you friends with one final thought:
~What is your Passion?~
Think about that. Is it God or these worldly desires!
Well, Have an awesome day y'all!!!
I like the verse John 3:16 because it shows exactly what Jesus did for us.
Hi fellow writters! *waves* Quick question. What is your favorite creature you have made up if you are a fantsy writer or favorite charater if you aren't? My most creative creature is a Twin. I'll quickly discribe them, they are cool looking! They have two heads, one large eye on each. all have six appendiges (sp?) but how they are placed varies. one could have four legs and two arms or viseversa or they could have three each or any other combo. They all have wrinkled brown skin, and stragly blonde hair that barely covers thier scalps. They don't have a real nose, just litle slits, and thier eyes are wierd too. instead of a normal iris they just have a litle orange-brown cresent above the puiple. That is a Twin!
My favorite character that i have is Slick. He is a bird, a hilarious bird. He is so fun to write about! He can't talk but a couple of my characters have "mindbending" gifts so through translation he gets his point across. It is so much fun! So what's yours?
This word varification thing is cool. ackinase. Sounds kinda like a name doesn't it? lol
~AVF~
Eldra From Daremo–I LOVE Sumo of the Opera!! :) And yes, the St. Patricks section is definitely one of my favorite parts in it, either that or the silent film.
Today, shall be another Veggie quote, but this time from The Pirate's Who Don't Do Anything. :)
Elliot/Larry to George/Pa Grape-"Are you the lion? 'Cause I'm not the lion."
Sedgwick/Mr. Lunt-"No, your the chicken. He's like a spineless sea sponge."
Elliot/Larry-"Who are you?"
Sedgwick/Mr. Lunt-"I don't know. . . . I'm like a sleeping little panda."
Assr vísa ykkarr or∂.
~ElizabethMarieKauffman~
You know, until today, I never knew that there was a limit on how many comments could be on one page. :P This is the first time I have seen the "newer" and "newest' links in a blog's comment area. :D
:)Ian(:
I'm beginning to wonder if staying up until one every morning is a good idea...
Sorry if I offended anyone with my VeggieTales comment. I didn't meant to.
jolayne - I used to live in Alberta (now I'm in BC) and almost every single year, it would snow on my birthday. My birthday's at the end of April! It was like some sort of weird tradition that I couldn't do anything outside because of bad weather.
~Never Alone~
I looovee Lord of the Beans!! Probably my favorite one!! anyway my fav part is when Leg of Lamb says "oh thats my cousin he didn't have anything to do this weekend." and in walks the Keebler Elf:) absolutely hilarious! also when Ear of Corn/larry is listing all the reasons that the blue gate is called the blue gate (it was blue wasn't it?) anyway he never lists that its called that because it IS blue!
I made up this quote when I was watching the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet. "I would never kill myself for a person I love but I would die for them"
I can't wait until this Venom and Song comes out!! And I still think that Mr. Batson should just give us all copies because we are NEVER going to stop commenting:)
Elizabeth :)
Never Alone!!
What does N-O-F-U-N spell? Writers block. Seriously. It is so frustrating! I'm working on this chapter called "How to Kill a Ghost" and i think it is going to kill me!!!! UHG, i know sorta what i want it to be, why can't i make it be it??? I feel like strangling something. My computer is the most tempting thing right now. But now that i think about it that would not be wise.... for obvious reasons.
Well guys, I didn't make my word goal last night... In all procrastination, I decided to continue working on a digital painting I'm attempting a hand at instead. Finally got the face of the girl looking like a face... but nope, didn't meet my word goal. :)
So, have any of you checked out the contest yet? *hint, hint* Ok, I'll quit botherin' y'all about it.
And to Jack, nope I certainly don't intend on giving up. *cheesy smile*. It's too much fun to just keep going!
Millard, I have a copy of Starlighter too. It's really cool, isn't it?
Jolayn, we don't hate you no matter what you think of us. We are forgiving people here. :)(: I must admit that is a good story.
"I think God has really long arms, no matter how far we fall He is always able to pick us back up."
~Me~
~Anonymous VeggieFreak~
PS. I capitolize the "F" too!
Mr. Batson, I love the door within trilogy and I'm looking forward to the next Berinfall book.
I have as question though. Are you planning another Pirate novel and if you are when do you think it will be out?
Endurance and Victory
Justin Dew.
Oh, boy... tiredness. Anyone else have their dad wake you up at eight so we can work all day? We've got gardening to do, a messy house to clean (which is hard with three sisters), and all sorts of stuff. In a lull in the storm, I thought I'd pop in and see what's up at Mr. Batson's blog.
Anonymous Veggiefreak and Star-Dreamer; Sorry, same here; no forums for me. :( I have an internet safety program on here.
Squeaks; Your idea worked! I'm now following 'The Pen and the Parchment'. Thanks. Oh, and I'm tired today, so I'm going to post some randomness, and since you're like the king of randomness, I thought it would be a good idea to ask permission first. :)
Eldra from Daremo; My dad loves hard rock, actually, but the only Skillet song he likes is "Savior" which has an awesome electric guitar solo on it. Awesome.
Star-Dreamer; I think I'll try to write a thousand words (or more) too. I'll post how many words I got either late tonight or tomorrow.
Jolayne; Oops, sorry. Here, in Kansas, it's, what, 70-80 degrees today. A big change, especially since it was in the forties a couple of days ago.
Anonymous Veggiefreak; Stop posting so much meaningful stuff! I keep having the urge to reply... anyway, I really agree with that 'talents' subject of yours. I'm planning to use my writing to try to reach people... like with an allegory. I'm going to try, some five or six novels in the future, to protray Christ's death. As you can see, I do a lot of long-term planning.
Piece of My Day;
My mom, to her utter horror, discovered I had outgrown practically all my spring/summer clothing, so she got me some new clothes. Thank goodness she didn't take me along. *Shudder* Clothing stores are the worst. Anyway, I got a Dave Ramsey shirt (on sale!), and a KU (Kansas University) shirt. Pretty good haul, if you ask me. No pants, though, so I'm stuck with my dad's clothing. He frowns every time I walk in wearing something of his, LOL. :)
"If you want to roast a tasty flibbertitootoo, then you need to find a mole." -Me
Randomness.
This is one of my favourite quotes:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Jolayne,
Yay Canada!
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