When social laws do not obey natural law, society will fight it. It’s why absurdities like suggesting that biological males who “live as” a woman have actually become a woman. Those who honor natural law and understand the importance of applying them to societal laws will, naturally, push back. Two societal examples of that requireContinue reading “Father Elijah: “Social Law vs Natural Law””
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Father Elijah: “Within time and beyond…”
This is insightful reminder comes from two characters seated deep within the Roman catacombs. We’re reminded that “time on earth” does not equivocate with the amount of time left for us. For me, it is incredibly freeing. When the end comes, it simply means a new beginning. “A Christian lives both within time and beyondContinue reading “Father Elijah: “Within time and beyond…””
Father Elijah: His voice . . .
There were only a few passages in this novel that caught my attention for their descriptive nature. The book was good, thoughtful, and well-written, but there was little use of expressive parts of speech or flowery language. One effective comparison did stick, though, the author described the voice of a wise and aging pope: “HisContinue reading “Father Elijah: His voice . . .”
Father Elijah
A friend recommend this “Apocalypse” book to me, and it was the sweetest, most innocent, and least terrifying book about end times I’ve encountered. Don’t get me wrong, the prophecies surrounding the end times are scary, but this journey of Father Elijah captures one honest man’s point-of-view of how the end begins: a global governingContinue reading “Father Elijah”
Sioux Falls Friends: Literature & Lattes is TODAY!
Literature & Lattes is a pretty impressive autumn Literature Event in south eastern South Dakota. If you’re in the Sioux Falls area this Saturday, October 26, swing by the festival in the Brandon Golf Course Ballroom! Be sure to stop by the Suddenly Rural Girl table to say hello, too! (I’ll be at a tableContinue reading “Sioux Falls Friends: Literature & Lattes is TODAY!”
Sioux Falls Friends: a Christian Lit Festival worth checking out this Saturday!
Literature & Lattes is a pretty impressive autumn Literature Event in south eastern South Dakota. If you’re in the Sioux Falls area this Saturday, October 26, swing by the festival in the Brandon Golf Course Ballroom! Be sure to stop by the Suddenly Rural Girl table to say hello, too! (I’ll be manning a tableContinue reading “Sioux Falls Friends: a Christian Lit Festival worth checking out this Saturday!”
In Brookings tonight!
I still remember my lines as Theseus from 20 years ago in Prairie Rep’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream: “What say you, Hermia? Be advised fair maid, to you your father should be as a god…” Tonight I’ll be back to Brookings … at The Nook! If you’re in town this evening, swing byContinue reading “In Brookings tonight!”
Brookings Book Signing … or Just Say “Hi!”
Years ago I was on stage as Theseus in a Midsummer Night’s Dream at Prairie Rep, and I’m now headed back to Brookings … to The Nook! If you’re in town this Thursday evening, swing by to say hi . . . and browse this cute bookstore on Main Street for some great books! (It’sContinue reading “Brookings Book Signing … or Just Say “Hi!””
Rosemount, MN: Meet the Authors on Oct. 17!
The Rosemount Area Arts Council hosts a “Meet the Authors” Series, and Kennedy and I thrilled to be the featured authors this month! We’d love to see friends, family, and avid YA readers and writers at the Robert Trail Library on October 17th at 6:30pm. For more about the RAAC Meet the Authors Series, visitContinue reading “Rosemount, MN: Meet the Authors on Oct. 17!”
Brookings, SD Book Signing!
The Nook is a cute bookstore on Main Street in Brookings, SD, and they’ve invited Kennedy and me in for a book signing event on October 24, from 5:30-7pm! (Kennedy is a busy teen and won’t make the trip, but I’d still love to have you swing by to say hi, and to check outContinue reading “Brookings, SD Book Signing!”
Writing Funny: Surprise People
Twists and Reversals are great ways to get laughs–and to scare the daylights out of folks. For the grin, let the underdog overcome the Goliath or make the cute and cuddly pull off the caper. Even a sudden scare can often lead to a laugh, especially if the audience knows it hasn’t truly harmed theirContinue reading “Writing Funny: Surprise People”
Writing Funny: Humor in Any Situation
Years ago, I taught an acting and film unit called “The Seven Causes of Laughter” and it covered things like Exaggeration, Incongruity, Protection Factor, Relief of Pressure, and more. Relief of Pressure is an important concept when trying to find humor in difficult situations. When tension builds or emotions are already high, a well-timed quipContinue reading “Writing Funny: Humor in Any Situation”