tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5620125751223822104..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Tales as Old as TimeJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25483323759749702352014-10-03T17:01:08.347-04:002014-10-03T17:01:08.347-04:00Deborah:
The Archaeological Study Bible is publis...Deborah:<br /><br />The Archaeological Study Bible is published by Zondervan and features over 500 insightful and accessable articles, many including full-color photographs, covering the following five general categories:<br /><br /> Archeaological Sites<br /> Cultural and Historic Notes<br /> Ancient Peoples<br /> Lands and Rulers<br /> The Reliability of the Bible<br /> Ancient Texts and Artifacts PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19037287998728713792014-10-03T16:28:07.231-04:002014-10-03T16:28:07.231-04:00So glad you all enjoyed it! And I hope you enjoy C...So glad you all enjoyed it! And I hope you enjoy Close to the Bone as well!Lisa Blackhttp://www.lisa-black.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34961695046146546612014-10-03T01:28:58.276-04:002014-10-03T01:28:58.276-04:00The Bible as a resource, what a great idea!! A fri...The Bible as a resource, what a great idea!! A friend of mine who’s a Jesuit leads retreats for people in recovery, and also gives talks about church history. He believes the Bible isn’t just one book, but a library, and I tend to agree with him. The title of one of his history talks was, “Catholicism: Sex and Violence Through the Ages,” which fits perfectly with your theme, Lisa. Can’t wait to read your book.<br /><br />And Deb, I’ve already started yours, and as usual, I’m head over heels in LOVE with it!! Congratulations and Thanks!! Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27251651716648375862014-10-02T21:00:23.205-04:002014-10-02T21:00:23.205-04:00And I learned so much about you, too, Reds comment...And I learned so much about you, too, Reds commenters! That was another treat of today!<br /><br />YOu are beloved and amazing.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89276525361320778302014-10-02T20:59:26.250-04:002014-10-02T20:59:26.250-04:00We are ALL thrilled!
Tomorrow..something complet...We are ALL thrilled!<br /><br /> Tomorrow..something completely different. i mean--completely! Still stories, yes. Still imagination and time, yes. But whoa.<br /><br />See you then.<br /><br />And thank you, dear LIsa, for a wonderful and thought-provoking day!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4944864741657328042014-10-02T17:52:42.383-04:002014-10-02T17:52:42.383-04:00DEBS! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I AM THRILLED FOR YOU!!...DEBS! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I AM THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!! XOXOXOXOXOMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27183002455061805602014-10-02T17:48:26.170-04:002014-10-02T17:48:26.170-04:00Oh… Hank, Susan, Lucy/Roberta, Kathy, Debs… I don&... Oh… Hank, Susan, Lucy/Roberta, Kathy, Debs… I don't know what to say. I always think I write too much. I've just been around a long time, and I've never been afraid to try something new. When I have to let go of something I do it quickly and move on, and I've never done just one thing at a time.<br /><br />I think you all are much too kind. I'm not sure I know what a memoir is. One of the books I am working on is probably like a memoir in many ways in that it comes out of the family local history I know and feel intimate with. I think it is taking me a long time to finish, because I keep discovering new tracks. It should probably be a series, but I'm reluctant to think that big. I do want to write it. More as a novel, though.<br /><br />Thanks everyone. xoxoxoxo<br /><br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69642223340781286502014-10-02T15:11:05.015-04:002014-10-02T15:11:05.015-04:00From one Deborah to another: Deb Crombie, congratu...From one Deborah to another: Deb Crombie, congratulations on the Best Seller List! <br /><br />(Oh, and I should have mentioned that I was named after the biblical Deborah.)Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59734289980373359932014-10-02T14:54:19.623-04:002014-10-02T14:54:19.623-04:00And speaking of stories, Debs, tell us the story o...And speaking of stories, Debs, tell us the story of how you found out about the LIST! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70365815518234137372014-10-02T14:53:43.736-04:002014-10-02T14:53:43.736-04:00I so agree PK--we're still all about story-tel...I so agree PK--we're still all about story-telling!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11452221143523420052014-10-02T14:49:00.491-04:002014-10-02T14:49:00.491-04:00YAY Deborah!!!YAY Deborah!!!Lisa Blackhttp://www.lisa-black.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66417538374361655082014-10-02T14:39:09.454-04:002014-10-02T14:39:09.454-04:00Congratulations, Deborah! Congratulations, Deborah! Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3722360445094355872014-10-02T14:18:19.173-04:002014-10-02T14:18:19.173-04:00HURRAY FOR DEBORAH CROMBIE!!
THE NEW YORK TIMES B...HURRAY FOR DEBORAH CROMBIE!!<br /><br />THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST!!!<br /><br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21719932702548854492014-10-02T14:02:25.744-04:002014-10-02T14:02:25.744-04:00Lisa!! A new book! I'm downloading the e-book ...Lisa!! A new book! I'm downloading the e-book since I'm on the road, and will buy the hardcover when I get home. You know I am such a big fan!<br /><br />And I'm envious of your reading of the Bible. Fascinating, and something I have always wanted to do. We didn't read the Bible at home when I was growing up--my parents were barely nominally religious. (Although they did give my brother and me biblical names; Stephen and Deborah...)<br /><br />Now you've inspired me.<br /><br />PK thebookiemonster, who publishes the archeological Bible? Would love to have that.<br /><br />And dear Reine, put that memoir on your writing "list." :-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42529814089063138552014-10-02T12:46:24.015-04:002014-10-02T12:46:24.015-04:00I grew up with a red leather-bound Bible tucked in...I grew up with a red leather-bound Bible tucked into the bookshelf next to Jung's <i>Man and His Symbols</i>. Guess that pretty much says it all. :-)<br /><br />So, as a total biblical outsider, I was fascinated to read your post, Lisa. The stories are so fun -- fun! -- full of everything we like (except the "why" -- I'm with you on that one). I guess we're supposed to take teachings away from them too, huh? (hehe)<br /><br />I'm also with Susan--I'm a Mary Magdelene fan too. And a fan of the gnostic gospels for that reason.Lisa Alberhttp://www.lisaalber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91984016969820743372014-10-02T12:10:51.395-04:002014-10-02T12:10:51.395-04:00Lisa, I must say that I enjoyed your discussing th...Lisa, I must say that I enjoyed your discussing the Bible for its myriad of stories and characters that are full of deep-seated motivation and intriguing plot. Such a nice change from having it thumped over one's head to prove a political point. We had Bible readings when I was growing up using The Upper Room as a guide (we were Methodists), and I remember it fondly as a time when the whole family--father, mother, and my three siblings--sat down together to listen to my father read. I think it was probably the beginnings of my love for listening to someone tell a story. <br /><br />I think it's interesting how the characters who are "bad" are so fascinating to us, too. Just like in mysteries, we love to examine the why and processes of these aberrant figures. I guess the going from what to why is what keeps us reading. <br /><br />I do want to read Close to the Bone, Lisa. Your fascinating background can only lead to amazing reading.<br /><br />Reine, I agree with others that we would love to read a memoir of yours. As I said to you in a comment on FB, you just constantly amaze me.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89147937143491746172014-10-02T11:29:01.022-04:002014-10-02T11:29:01.022-04:00With respect to Biblical stories, perhaps understa...With respect to Biblical stories, perhaps understanding the "why" is directly connected to the faith of the reader?<br /><br />In any event, as Mark has pointed out, the "plotting" is absolutely amazing . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5548248917950260172014-10-02T11:01:07.638-04:002014-10-02T11:01:07.638-04:00I was going to point out when I originally comment...I was going to point out when I originally commented the Biblical book of Esther. One of the best "plotted" stories I've ever read. Seriously, authors could definitely learn a thing or two from it as it starts with random things that appear to mean nothing but come into play later in the story in major ways.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3816506785090699382014-10-02T10:53:02.834-04:002014-10-02T10:53:02.834-04:00Being a lover of history, the Bible I own is an &q...Being a lover of history, the Bible I own is an "archeology study bible". It includes additional articles of the history/culture and has photos. <br /><br />I also love that in the New Testament there are the "epistle" books. They knew how to write letters. :) <br /><br />And regarding the Bible in general, the best way to remember things and to pass along lessons is through story. We still do it but shy away from the "holy" of it. PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67081080091584099952014-10-02T10:52:47.616-04:002014-10-02T10:52:47.616-04:00This is fascinating stuff. And yes, one of the re...This is fascinating stuff. And yes, one of the reasons I read crime fiction is because I want to understand the psychology behind these folks. Why do they do the things the do, is so much more interesting then what they do, how they do it, or to whom they are doing it. <br /><br />Lisa, you book sounds great. I am going to add it to the teetering To Be Read pile. Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42295401892429829792014-10-02T10:31:02.205-04:002014-10-02T10:31:02.205-04:00Hank said
"I wonder if the reason the "w...Hank said<br />"I wonder if the reason the "why" is left out is that it's for the reader to discover."<br /><br />Well,I dunno. I've always had the impression that to ask Why about anything biblical could be tantamount to blasphemy. Never mind <i>why</i>, just take it as read.<br /><br />So of course, Why is the best question.Susan Dhttp://www.destevenson.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6455476242664875782014-10-02T10:08:35.878-04:002014-10-02T10:08:35.878-04:00Hank you are too funny. Yes, and show don't te...Hank you are too funny. Yes, and show don't tell!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11517233240114958782014-10-02T10:00:16.550-04:002014-10-02T10:00:16.550-04:00And even Leviticus and Numbers give us a lesson ...And even Leviticus and Numbers give us a lesson right ? Leave out the boring backstory !Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86955501919596341542014-10-02T09:48:22.698-04:002014-10-02T09:48:22.698-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed the blog!
As for scaring...I'm glad you enjoyed the blog! <br />As for scaring myself to death, I guess I'm too busy trying to keep the words concise, compelling, revealing character and moving the story forward etc. etc. etc.--all those things we're supposed to do--to get the creeps about what is actually happening. Besides, my life is so boring, I can't picture any of it happening to me!Lisa Blackhttp://www.lisa-black.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62741895499867692922014-10-02T09:37:51.947-04:002014-10-02T09:37:51.947-04:00Yes, a memoir Reine! your fans are clamoring...
L...Yes, a memoir Reine! your fans are clamoring...<br /><br />Lisa, fascinating post. And who knew we had so many biblical scholars in the Jungle Red group!<br /><br />I love this line: the motivations of our characters are their most captivating, and difficult, quality.<br /><br />The motivations are so critical--otherwise our stories become author-created cardboard. thanks for the reminder--and your book sounds terrifying...<br /><br />How do you keep from scaring yourself to death?Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.com