tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post3693945124857897335..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: Morgan L. Busse: Writing Christian Fantasy FictionElaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-92218488254789896902013-07-18T23:02:47.260-07:002013-07-18T23:02:47.260-07:00This is cool!This is cool!Vernitahttp://themeatgrinders.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-29610684184607248472013-04-26T13:46:01.764-07:002013-04-26T13:46:01.764-07:00Morgan, this has been a busy and fun week here on ...Morgan, this has been a busy and fun week here on Everyone's Story and I have you to thank for it. You've been an awesome guest! I wish you continued blessings on your writing career and for joy and peace. Blessings to on the upcoming Christy Awards--I'm so proud and excited for you ♡ Thanks too for the generous offer of your BookGiveaway.<br /><br />And, the winner of Morgan L. Busse's giveaway is... Connie! Congratulations, Connie. Both Morgan and I will contact your directly in a little while. Happy reading!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-36381374443454306202013-04-22T15:02:20.582-07:002013-04-22T15:02:20.582-07:00Hi Renee :)
I think the problem many Christians ha...Hi Renee :)<br />I think the problem many Christians had with Harry Potter was the magic and the fact that they were witches or wizards. When I dug deeper into Harry Potter, it became apparent to me that the magic came from genetics, just like eye color, or height, or blood type, etc... It opened my eyes to the importance of world building, especially in fantasy. And by using world building, I felt free to write a fantasy with a Christian base.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-18157777611679451242013-04-21T11:13:41.106-07:002013-04-21T11:13:41.106-07:00Renee, it's a pleasure to see you here on Ever...Renee, it's a pleasure to see you here on Everyone's Story. I'm glad that Morgan's novels have captured your interest. Hope to see you again.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-58634445174583788632013-04-21T11:09:18.464-07:002013-04-21T11:09:18.464-07:00Kathy, my apologies. I seemed to have missed this ...Kathy, my apologies. I seemed to have missed this comment yesterday but am thankful for your visit.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-34993129805508112712013-04-21T05:19:15.384-07:002013-04-21T05:19:15.384-07:00Sounds like you challenged yourself and achieved y...Sounds like you challenged yourself and achieved your goal. I didn't really understand what the problem was with the 'Harry Potter' books except that the evil character was titled 'Lord', yet, many noblemen of England have used that title. But I like your concept and the fact that you have placed a female as the main character. I'll look for it at Amazon for kindle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-37452762635727047292013-04-20T11:26:35.144-07:002013-04-20T11:26:35.144-07:00Thanks, Kathy :)Thanks, Kathy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-1064161637893170272013-04-20T11:25:52.039-07:002013-04-20T11:25:52.039-07:00Hi Sam, thanks for stopping by :)Hi Sam, thanks for stopping by :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-2464030093089974402013-04-20T11:22:27.253-07:002013-04-20T11:22:27.253-07:00Hi Katie. What kind of speculative fiction do you ...Hi Katie. What kind of speculative fiction do you write?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-7007900543370304152013-04-20T11:21:24.014-07:002013-04-20T11:21:24.014-07:00Thanks Mary :)Thanks Mary :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-75279820439260052512013-04-20T11:10:47.660-07:002013-04-20T11:10:47.660-07:00Very inspiring, Morgan! The book sounds great!Very inspiring, Morgan! The book sounds great!Kathy Harrishttp://www.divinedetour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-88455565611233401682013-04-20T07:42:05.434-07:002013-04-20T07:42:05.434-07:00Sam, welcome to Everyone's Story. Hope to see ...Sam, welcome to Everyone's Story. Hope to see you again.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-90193106317824952782013-04-20T07:19:28.456-07:002013-04-20T07:19:28.456-07:00It's so nice to have books like Daughter of Li...It's so nice to have books like Daughter of Light that take some of the great aspects of fantasy and weave it into a powerful story from a Christian worldview. I just read Daughter of Light for the first time about a week ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.<br /><br />samgraber@sundialproperties.comSam Grabernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-31018816192237507442013-04-20T07:00:25.136-07:002013-04-20T07:00:25.136-07:00I appreciate your visit, Katie. You're entered...I appreciate your visit, Katie. You're entered for both the Gift Card and for Morgan's book. Do drop by again for Morgan's reply.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-22804148450522435172013-04-20T06:54:35.114-07:002013-04-20T06:54:35.114-07:00I also write Christian spec fiction, and I loved r...I also write Christian spec fiction, and I loved reading about Morgan! Email is katieclarkbooks @ charter . net.<br /><br />Thanks!KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-91878401366463646022013-04-20T05:43:24.791-07:002013-04-20T05:43:24.791-07:00Mary, nice to see you again. I'm glad Morgan&#...Mary, nice to see you again. I'm glad Morgan's words here have intrigued you about Christian fantasy.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-68490814736041658812013-04-20T05:42:11.750-07:002013-04-20T05:42:11.750-07:00Ian, thanks for the kind and most encouraging word...Ian, thanks for the kind and most encouraging words. As always, I appreciate your visit.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-27973555457772022552013-04-20T03:28:31.538-07:002013-04-20T03:28:31.538-07:00I haven't read your stories yet, but I must sa...I haven't read your stories yet, but I must say I'm looking forward to it.<br /><br />Fantasy can expose & highlight in such a 'tactile' way.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-9917930137746142082013-04-19T20:51:06.842-07:002013-04-19T20:51:06.842-07:00Thank you Ian. My husband is a pastor and one thin...Thank you Ian. My husband is a pastor and one thing we talk about is how can we put "handles" on concepts like sin, grace, redemption, etc. It is one thing to talk about the concept and another thing to show it. And I like showing through story :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-16100526399864291402013-04-19T18:21:21.429-07:002013-04-19T18:21:21.429-07:00Another fascinating read, Elaine. Thank you.
Morg...Another fascinating read, Elaine. Thank you.<br /><br />Morgan, this quote has sure provoked my mind into overdrive. I'd suggest it will sit with me for a few days. So thank you. "We see the results of sin, but not sin itself. But in a fantasy world, I can show what it would be like if we could actually see what we look like with sin: naked, broken, with blood on our hands. Unable to heal ourselves. Helpless and bound to darkness."<br /><br />And is that why we, as Christians, even though we understand grace (or do we?), still may deceive ourselves to avoid seeing our naked bloody hands?<br /><br />Congratulations on your 2 novels. I might just have to add the 1st one to my TBR file to see how you address sin in it.<br /><br />Oh and Elaine, congratulations on your 2nd birthday. Woo hoo... Everyone's Story sure holds an important place in Christian fiction blogs.<br /><br />Blessings to you both.<br /><br />IanIan Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-70016166530044391272013-04-19T18:18:21.901-07:002013-04-19T18:18:21.901-07:00Thanks Beka :) I think that is the power of the fa...Thanks Beka :) I think that is the power of the fantasy genre: showing us what we already know, but in a different light. Like Lewis's Last Battle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-29555947164764856962013-04-19T17:36:57.823-07:002013-04-19T17:36:57.823-07:00Beka, thanks for taking the time to leave a commen...Beka, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment for Morgan and for becoming a Follower of Everyone's Story. Different genres appeal to different readers and I'm so thankful that talented authors like Morgan choose to write want they want to, taking a chance. Chances do pay off--especially when in the hands of God :)Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-91554409215748994692013-04-19T17:25:19.366-07:002013-04-19T17:25:19.366-07:00I love fantasy, and your books sound so good! I al...I love fantasy, and your books sound so good! I also struggle with the idea of Christian fantasy now and then, but for me The Chronicles of Narnia make the idea of heaven so alive and real. It's books like that that make even real life all that more real, if that makes any sense! I get weepy thinking of The Last Battle, and how one day we as well will go "further up and further in!"<br /><br />And congrats on Christy Award nomination!<br /><br />-Beka (beckz_1993_smile@yahoo.ca) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171567731644896572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-85160993488785623702013-04-19T16:41:17.471-07:002013-04-19T16:41:17.471-07:00Hi Connie,
I love fantasy! But if I didn't wri...Hi Connie,<br />I love fantasy! But if I didn't write fantasy, I would probably be a historical writer. That is my second favorite genre :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-76636624644680325622013-04-19T16:39:36.589-07:002013-04-19T16:39:36.589-07:00Hi Cathy,
Thanks for stopping by and for the congr...Hi Cathy,<br />Thanks for stopping by and for the congrats :) I have had a lot of readers tell me they don't usually read fantasy, but enjoyed Daughter of Light and didn't find it confusing (sometimes fantasy, with some of the names, places, and ideas can be confusing).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com