Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Many Names of The Great Divorce: Finding that Elusive Title

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I recently competed in the 3 Day Novel Contest, a literary marathon where one writes for 72 hours, hoping to finish an entire novel in that time. As midnight on the last day approached, I had completed my 150 page … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Bad Writing

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

I understand that this will strike regular readers as a bit of a departure. This blog covers a lot of areas—children’s writing, fantasy, myth, theology and philosophy—and Fifty Shades of Grey is none of those. Not even close. And no, … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Bad Writing

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I understand that this will strike regular readers as a bit of a departure. This blog covers a lot of areas—children’s writing, fantasy, myth, theology and philosophy—and Fifty Shades of Grey is none of those. Not even close. And no, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Childhood Reading, Or Living Life Like Melinda Mae

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I always have the temptation, perhaps, to look back a little too fondly at my childhood. I remember especially those sunny summer days on the farm: our backyard was the universe, an adventure waiting every time I left the breakfast … Continue reading →

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Great Links: Joel Heck’s C.S. Lewis Site

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

As part of my Great Links occasional feature, Joel Heck’s website is certainly worth highlighting. Dr. Heck is a theology and Bible professor at the Concordia University of Texas and a long time reader of C.S. Lewis. I have reviewed … Continue reading →

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