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[...] might enjoy these two interviews with Ian Morgan Cron on the life of a writer.  See part 1 here and part 2 here.  Be sure to see the notes on each page.  Cron is the author of Jesus, My [...]

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Ian, I’m sitting in a Starbucks in China reading this (having “left” church 10 years ago.) I agree with you bro… something wonderful is happening.

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Hi Gail,

Thanks for reading and liking my book. Please know I’m very supportive of women in ministry and I hope your work for the kingdom is flourishing and life giving in every way. Cheers, Ian

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I read your memoir (Jesus, My Father, the CIA and Me) today and loved every word. You quote my favorite authors and spiritual mentors and express so precisely so many of our “kidhoods.” I had to pause and write a thank-you to my sixth grade band director.

However, I think you should know that I almost missed this because of the nature of the publisher and one of the quotes on the back by a guy I went to seminary with years ago but don’t even recognize now in his books. As you might imagine, you can’t be female clergy and very evangelical, and I’ve felt pretty bashed by some things out of this publishing house.

Thanks for a most uplifting experience today, though. Blessings always.

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Comment on A Writer’s Life – Part One by Ian

Hi Dean, I love great novels, non-fiction works on Christian spirituality, the arts, theology. I also enjoy creative non-fiction such as essays and memoirs.

I think your preaching professor’s advice is spot on. I love poetry but I have to discipline myself to read it. Maybe your comment will inspire me to be more intentional about doing so!

Comment on A Writer’s Life – Part One by Dean Nelson

Thanks Ian,

Great podcast. I have heard that wether preacher or poet that we all have a type of genre of writing that our personality type is more drawn to read. I had a preaching professor who challenged me to read outside of my first choice. I have found I am a better preacher for reading poetry and fiction. Would you say you have a “preferred” genre of books and you have to force yourself to read a certain type of book?

Comment on A Writer’s Life – Part One by Ian

Hi Jim, Thanks for the encouraging words!

Comment on Believers in Exile. A New Christian Diaspora? by Ian

Hi John,

Thanks for so many thoughtful thoughts and ideas! I appreciate you taking the time to write them up!