Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers discussion
New members: just an introduction...
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Hi fellow readers/writers,
It's a pleasure to find Goodreads and talk books! I'm an author of historical fiction - my first book will be released August 1st - The Frontiersman's Daughter by Revell/Baker. There are 5 copies up for a giveaway on this site.
I'm a happy wife, mom of 2 boys, ages 9 and 12, and currently live in Washington State but go home to Kentucky as often as I can. I feel blessed beyond measure to write books and think one of God's greatest gifts is the written word.
All my best,
Laura
It's a pleasure to find Goodreads and talk books! I'm an author of historical fiction - my first book will be released August 1st - The Frontiersman's Daughter by Revell/Baker. There are 5 copies up for a giveaway on this site.
I'm a happy wife, mom of 2 boys, ages 9 and 12, and currently live in Washington State but go home to Kentucky as often as I can. I feel blessed beyond measure to write books and think one of God's greatest gifts is the written word.
All my best,
Laura
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It's a pleasure to find Goodreads and talk books! I'm an author of historical fiction - my first book will be released August 1st - The Frontiersman's Daughter by Revell..."
Welcome!
Hi Lindsey,Just curious as to what you consider edgy Christian fiction. I wrote a book called, THE RELUCTANT JOURNEY OF DAVID CONNORS, which I think is edgy in that it's not typical Christian material, but not sure that qualifies.
I've read Anne Lamott, and love her stuff, and certainly consider her to be edgy.
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Lindsey wrote: "I've never read after her I will have to check her out Thanks!:)"
Is Anne Lamott a Christian fiction writer? I don't think she is. That was the original question, right? I write Edgy Christian fiction and so do a lot of other authors. I post reviews and mention the books I think are edgy in my reviews. That site is www.edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com and the other place where edgy Christian fiction lovers participate is http://edgychristianfictionlovers.nin... so if you paste either of these in your URL address bar you can find more edgy Christian fiction books. :) Promise.
Michelle wrote: "Don wrote: "I've read Anne Lamott, and love her stuff, and certainly consider her to be edgy."Lindsey wrote: "I've never read after her I will have to check her out Thanks!:)"
Is Anne Lamott a C..."
See, Lindsey, if you had ever read my first book, you might put it in that edgy category, but with a to-read list that long, I'm guessing you won't get to it. (Besides, it's not on your list) Such is life. You provide a great service just the same.
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Hello, my name Shawna Williams. My first book, No Other, releases May 1st. There's a sequel coming in November, and a third stand alone book coming out in December. All three are historical fiction set in different decades -- Small mining town in Arkansas, 1930: industrialized coastal town in TX, 1947, and Hollwood, 1958.My publisher is the same as Michelle's for her Tombstone Treasure series, Danger at the Door and In Plain Sight. If you're looking for something good to read, MIchelle's newest book, In Plain Sight, is absolutely wonderful!
Since I just joined a few days ago and the subject of this is introductions I thought I'd let you all know a few things about me!I'm Renee (aka SteelerGirl) and I've been a fan of fiction since before I could read! I read Clifford and Amelia Bedilia when I was little, in 4th and 5th grade I got started on Goosebumps, The Babysitters Club, and the Sweet Valley High books! I didn't start reading Christian fiction till I was in Middle School but once I got started there was no stopping me!
Some of my favorite "edgy" authors off of the top of my head are Deeanne Gist, Julie Lessman, and Michelle Sutton. I'm sure there are many others but it's almost midnight and my brain is starting to protest. If you want to see some of my favorite authors I have a list @ my blog http://steelergirl83.blogspot.com
I like my blog and think you might like it too if you like to read about books, cats and dogs, and ocassionally sports and cars (yeah I'm a huge Steelers and Ford Mustang fan)!
Well that's about all I can think of for now! If I think of something else you need to know about me I'll be back :-P
My name is Stefne Miller and my novel, Salvaged, fits your category. It is reviewed both on Goodreads and Barnes and Noble.com and the first two chapters are available on my website: stefnemillercom.
Please check it out!
I look forward to being a part of this group and finding great new books to read!
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Renee wrote: "Since I just joined a few days ago and the subject of this is introductions I thought I'd let you all know a few things about me!I'm Renee (aka SteelerGirl) and I've been a fan of fiction sinc..."
Renee. I knew you would say about cars... :)
Let me introduce here. I am Terri Some people called me "Terrie " I didn't mind it. I am single, lives with parents, self employed as Petsitter. My favorites would be Rivers and Michelle's books.
Hahaha Terri all of my friends know me as the "car girl!"
hi there everyone, i was so pleased to find this group because that's just what i love - edgy (or as i say, gritty!) christian fiction :) i think i can safely say that i have three passions in life: God, my hubby and books :)i would recommend, "Thicker Than Blood" by C.J. Darlington. definitely makes my favorites list...
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Hi all , My name is Paula Phillips and I work by day as a Librarian and by night and in the weekends in between study , I run a book review website called The Phantom Paragrapher. I review all genres and read all books from children’s to adults. My site is what some would call an Eclectic mix and I do like variety. If you have a book that you would like reviewed – I accept both Print and EBooks, or want a bit of promotion for a new release or event, how about an author interview or guest post? If this interests you, send me an email to Paulazone@live.com and check out my site www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com.
Hi my name is Lindsay. I am new to this site. I would love to read more christian fiction and all recommendations are welcome!
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Hi, all!I'm happy to have found you! I'm a voracious reader and an author. I'm also always on the look-out for well-written, edgy Christian fiction. I'm sure you've all discovered, this is a tougher quest than one might think!
If you're in the market for a new book, my fifth novel, Operation Bonnet, hit stores in February. It was a hoot to write. :) If you're so inclined, you can read the first chapter here: http://kimberlystuart.com/buy-books.html
Good to meet you all!
kimberly stuart
Hey everyone! My new book is doing so well, restoring the belief in my mind that Christian fiction can definitely sell. I hope you can check it out. I am the owner of The Write Companion and have been an editor for twenty years now. I live in NM with my beautiful daughter and all I do is write! :)It's great to meet you all!
"From the very first page, I was hooked. The plot keeps you begging for more
5 out 5 Stars!"
http://noveldtales.blogspot.com/2012/...
Hello Everyone!I'm Tori and I'm an author and lover of edgy Christian fiction. My first novel was just published last week! You can find me on my blog: http://torilounge.blogspot.com. I'll add my book to the bookshelf and I'm looking forward to adding some of them to my to-read list!
Serial Games
Whats Up! Don't know how I missed this group - but I've been am a member of the other realistic Christian/Christian crime fiction/christian author groups for a little while now. My name is Stu and last year I published my first novel - a viciously gritty post apocalyptic novel(with themes of faith, conviction and redemption, of course) Check it out - a sequel is in the works.Through the Fury to the Dawn
Cheers!
Stu
www.actionofpurpose.com/home
I, too, write Christian fiction that does not fit the usual mold. My latest novel THE KING'S HEART is FREE on Kindle TODAY. I would love any reviews! Thanks!The King's Heart
Glad this group exists! I am a pastor and have recently released an edgy Christian novel called Every Bush Is Burning. It's a gritty story about forgiveness, satisfaction, and the sins of the church.
Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
Hi, I have been on Goodreads awhile, and am a reader, reviewer and writer. I keep running across the term edgy fiction and I want to learn more about it. I have read quite a bit of contemporary fiction since I got my Kindle and I still don't find people who write quite the way I do. I mostly write historicals and I include a lot of violence and some references to alcoholism, rape, married pre-intimacy, and these kinds of things. I recently read Redeeming Love and loved the subject material. Then a writer friend said she considered it R-Rated and said all they talk about is sex! I am confused. BTW we have a blog where I often post reviews. http://elkjerkyforthesoul.wordpress.com
Hi, I'm Marcy - an upubbed writer and freelance editor. I've been on Goodreads for a while and I'm a member of Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers website. I know several of y'all. Nice to meet thos of you I don't.
Hi, Marcy! I have been on your site a few times.
Hi all! I'm new to the world of writing -- well sort of. I'm a journalist but I've also been writing a series of mystery novels that fits the realistic Christian fiction category. The main character is a reporter (surprise, surprise) and still struggles with plenty of vices. I just published the first, Vengeance Is Mine, through Smashwords, Amazon, B&N, etc. Here are the links and a description. Glad to see I'm not the only one that likes a dose of realism with their reading.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
http://www.amazon.com/Vengeance-Emily...
Emily O’Brien is slowly putting the pieces of her life back together after her husband, a state trooper, is killed during a traffic stop. But six months after his death, she finds an envelope behind his desk that sends her searching for answers about a case he was secretly working when he died. Soon she’s convinced his death was no random act of violence; it may have been necessary to quiet his investigation into the deaths of six drug runners.
Drawing on her years working the crime beat for a major Chicago newspaper, Emily begins asking questions about Alex’s death. Her inquiries take her from a tornado-ravaged community searching for a way to recover to a wealthy and powerful family with political aspirations and connections. As the dots begin to connect, it becomes evident that the same people who killed Alex are beginning to target her as well, forcing Emily to seek protection from some very unlikely sources.
As she draws closer to the truth, Emily must face the rage driving her toward vengeance, a rage that is just as dangerous to her soul as the threats against her life.
Lindsey wrote: "I guess what I mean by edgy is it has Great Spiritual Values but it pushes the envelope in Christian Romance for example have ever had the chance to read after Julie Lessman or Deeanne Gist? Than..."
Hi Lindsey,
I was just reading your posts and could totally relate to what you're saying. After being frustrated with Christian romance for years, I finally just wrote a Christian romance that had characters that seemed real to me, ones that might actually *gasp* sin! But I also wanted to use those opportunities to show God's amazing mercy and redemption. I've had a hard time finding a genre this would fit into, which was why I was so excited to find groups on Goodreads that like edgy fiction. I'll be checking out the authors you suggested, and I'd love to get any more suggestions if you have them for Christian romances that push the envelope of conventional Christian fiction.
Hi everyone!I still feel pretty new to whole Goodreads world, but it's been so incredible to find other readers and authors who enjoy edgy Christian fiction. I can't wait to get know all of you and get recommendations for more authors and stories.
I recently released my first novel, Love's Providence, and I'm now swimming the shark-infested waters of marketing. I thought dealing with rejection from those in the "traditional" world of publishing was bad enough, but it doesn't get any easier when you decide to venture out on your own. I've been trying to reach out to bloggers, and I've gotten some good responses, but I've also found that quite a few bloggers do not review self-pubbed titles. I guess I understand; I've read quite a few of these that make me cringe, but I'm wondering if there's a way to break through that, at least for myself. I believe in what I'm writing, and I love the independence that comes with self-publishing, but the down side is dealing with the stereo-type that if you self-publish, your work must be sub-par.
I'd love anyone else's thoughts...agree or disagree. I'd also love more friends, so feel free to send me a request!
Happy reading!
Hi, Jennifer! It's tough to get reviews period. All our author friends are busy writing and Amazon's "community" sometimes attacks reviews it thinks are committing the mortal sin of authors reviewing authors. Our books are just beginning to sell after a year of trying to learn to market. We've been putting out 3-chapter samples at 99 cents and getting quite a bit of response that way. I can say, I guess, that we have a blog and I read and review Christian fiction. We have over 800 followers now and 0ver 600 on Twitter. We even guest-host on our blog and pay $25 for a post that fits our "tough, but you need it" theme. Here's the link if anyone would like to check us out.http://elkjerkyforthesoul.wordpress.com
Melissa wrote: "Hi all! I'm new to the world of writing -- well sort of. I'm a journalist but I've also been writing a series of mystery novels that fits the realistic Christian fiction category. The main characte..."Melissa, you might want to join the main Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers group on Ning. Michelle Sutton who started this group here is the owner/director of ECFL on Ning. You can put up an author page there, join a miriad of smaller groups, get in on marketing opportunities.
http://edgychristianfictionlovers.nin...
Jennifer wrote: "Hi everyone!I still feel pretty new to whole Goodreads world, but it's been so incredible to find other readers and authors who enjoy edgy Christian fiction. I can't wait to get know all of you a..."
Join the main group of Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers. It's free to join. You can find people there who have blogs who will host you.
http://edgychristianfictionlovers.nin...
Hey everyone! I love edgy Christian fiction - reading, writing and reviewing it :) And I want to thank everybody for making Until Next Time one of the top Kindle eBooks last weekend! A brand new interview came out on a killer site about the book and Gilded Wings (number II) is coming out Nov 1st! http://www.jeanbooknerd.com/2012/07/a...I hope you can check out THIS particular piece of edgy Christian fiction!
Hi! I'm not sure that my writing is any more edgy than Pollyanna, but the topic is certainly sensitive. My novel presents an authentic portrayal of a teenager growing up between the sexes.
Lianne wrote: "Hi! I'm not sure that my writing is any more edgy than Pollyanna, but the topic is certainly sensitive. My novel presents an authentic portrayal of a teenager growing up between the sexes.[bookcov..."
Lianne, What do you mean between the sexes?
It sounds as if it would fit into edgy Christian fiction.
Nike, the protagonist in my novel was born with Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis. MGD can result in short stature, a pixie face, and a sexually ambiguous body. Jamie was born with one testis and one ovary. S/he could be a boy after minor surgery and a few years on testosterone. That's what her parents say, but she sees an elfin princess in the mirror. To become the man her parents expect, she'll have to leave behind a little girl's dreams.
Lianne wrote: "Nike, the protagonist in my novel was born with Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis. MGD can result in short stature, a pixie face, and a sexually ambiguous body. Jamie was born with one testis and one ovary...."This is heartwrenching edgy Christian fiction.
It fits right in here, perfectly.
Hi! I'm a reclusive mom/author with two rambunctious toddlers. My writing is edgy and raw because I believe in being real about people and our problems with sin. My book is about Revolutionaries in a post-apocalyptic world. They're trying to upgrade their settler cell to a nation, but their humanity keeps getting in the way.
Here's the text from the back cover. I'm here on Goodreads if anyone wants more info.
Jessiqua Wittman
Marna…
The year is 2143 C.E.
The place is an insignificant settler cell in the Damascus region. Consumed with unrest and divided by indecision, it is the perfect battlefield for the spiritual forces of a post-apocalyptic world.
The original inhabitants of this land were descendants of the ancient Hadadian kings of Damascus, but after the second Great War ended, the refugees from the destroyed population centers nearby decided to call this area their new home. The Hadadians fell easily to their following conquest. They were already weak from religious skirmishes within themselves, and the covetous refugees were far more advanced technologically.
That was all sixty years ago. This year, 2143, our year, is the period everything is going to change for the forgotten kingdom. We, the multicultural grandchildren of that history, are ripe for a social Revolution. Our Settler’s Senate Council have proved themselves incompetent as leaders time and time again, and now war is looming with our European neighbor, Charn. Our last hope is to elect a Hadadian king to take the reins of our riotous people and rule like a man again.
A Memoir of Love
Hello everyone. Just starting to explore the Goodreads site and the great groups it offers. I look forward to participating in this group and discovering some great new fiction. This is a great idea for a group - it perfecly fits my interests. I write contemporary and historical Christian fiction, as well as speculative fic, and some of my work is definately 'edgy'. I'm actually working on a first-century story that supposes that St. Mark the Evangelist encounters a group of Mithraic cultists when attempting to bring the Good News to Egypt.
I hope to find some kindred spirits here and get turned on to some new works and authors.
I appreciate the opportunity to mention that I have a new Christian-themed collection of flash fiction available and I'd welcome any comments or critiques of it. It is called 'Flashes of Inspiration: Brief Tales of Faith & Spirituality' and can be found on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Flashes-Inspira...
It is my hope that while not necessarily providing answers, my stories are asking the right questions. And perhaps the reader will experience their own 'flash of inspiration'.
Thanks so much for letting me share this with you and I look forward to getting to know everyone soon.
God bless.
-DBB
Hey everybody! I wanted to let you know that the edgy Christian Fiction sequel is out! The Angel/Warrior team are back! When the demons leave on Halloween Eve – remember there’s a huge ‘treat’ left! Gilded Wings is premiering on November 1st! Check out the blog tour, links, radio shows, and more at www.the-angel-chronicles.blogspot.com
Hi, My name is Rose Dee, and I am an Australian fiction Author writing Edgy Christian/Inspirational Romance/Suspense. I have a three book series - the Resolution series, published by a small press here in Australia that came out over the last three years. Despite winning two national awards for my writing, I have struggled to find an audience. I know this is because my stories do not fall into the traditional Christian market. I've been so excited to find this group celebrating edgy fiction.
I am looking for reviewers for my new indie release, Ehvah After. It is only available on Kindle. Please message me if you are interested in a copy for review.
I'm really looking forward to this genre gaining momentum. It's time. :-)
Blessings to you all. Thank you for including me in the group. It's very encouraging.
xo Rose.
Hi, glad to find this group. I find a lot of Christian fiction to be somewhat predictable and bland. Hope to find some new, inspiring book here. I live in Cary, NC.
Hi. I'm also an author struggling to find my audience because while I did not necessarily set out to write "Christian fiction", there is enough faith-related content to turn off those readers who avoid that sort of thing. However, it doesn't fit neatly into the Christian category because of some other content, though fairly mild, all things considered. Anyway, I'm glad to see these last two more recent posts on this group, and I'll definitely look into your books, Rose. Thanks for the post, and message me if you want to trade favors of reading & reviewing each others' books.
Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers
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My name is Jo-Ann M. Rodriguez and I am the author of: The Leaf. The Leaf is a book for those who love fiction, nature and the wonders that the imagination can bring to life.
I am a dreamer, a happy wife, and a proud mother. I currently live in Virginia with my husband and two children.
Warmly,
Jo-Ann