DISQUS

Marrghcuss,
Argh, seems like only yesterday when my good eye spied the parchment proclamation of the same...
http://www.miamiherald.com/283/story/100129.html

- Steel-eyed Sam

Marcus,
I'm sorry - I was referring to the Walden movie version of "Terabithia" in my comments.
My son, 10, (in honors Language Arts. sixth grade due to being skipped ahead from 3rd to 5th) agrees with your assessment of the book (I went to him because he's read it - I haven't) but does chalk up some of the meanness to the "kids can be so cruel" stereotype.
We both still insist the movie incorporated an excellent plot driven by interesting main characters.
I am curious about the author's other books and read the following at her website.
"The challenge for those of us who care about our faith and about a hurting world is to tell stories which will carry the words of grace and hope in their bones and sinews and not wear them like fancy dress," - Katherine Paterson, author of "Bridge to Terabithia," from an online chat transcript posted at her site.
That quote reminded me of L.L., by the way.
Walden Entertainment remains my favorite production house and I so appreciate your interview with one of the executives whose name and title escapes me at the moment.
-Sam
-Sam

Might I jump in to ask how you felt about Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" versus John Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley?"
I kind of feel like I want a Character driving the story along a good Plot line (map) or I'll lose interest and bail.
Best example of both to me is the recent movie version of "Bridge to Terabithia."
-Sam

Marcus,
Heard a radio spot on WTOP here near D.C. that featured your boss speaking, referenced TheHighCalling.org and even mentioned Laity Lodge.
Made me hopeful just like your writing and L.L.'s does.
Thanks for your work.
-Sam

Marcus,
That is too cool.
And my daughter's nickname is "Scarlet" as well only not in this game she's been begging me to play.
We did the Bella Sara thing for the longest.
You're a lot skinnier as a pirate than I thought you'd be what with the pirate gospel inspiration and all.
-Sam

Mark, are you aware of this website? http://www.sfwa.org/
-Sam

Mark,
If that happens, I can't wait to leave a comment on Obama's blog. But if it's moderated like CNN's comments section, it'll never show up.
Maybe that should be a cabinet post - comments editor.
-Sam

Mark,
Have you read Stephen King's "Danse Macabre?" Gives the best explanation of why some are drawn to horror, why readers want to be scared.
As for myself, I pass.
-Sam

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Mark,
I'd written a comment here but it did not post. It was basically asking the question (may have asked before) should we be Christian writers or writers who are Christians? Do we limit our output to Christian publications or publish where we earn the most (if we're doing this to support our families) and can have the widest circulation?
Just a few questions the blog entry made me think of while laughing.
-Sam

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Mark,
Thought I'd comment over here too after you commented on the entry listed below.
Hey, maybe you could edit my latest blog entry and I could take a stab at editing one of your entries.
That might prove instructive and help us write better blogs.
Or we might never write each other again.
Seriously, working in newspapers gave me an appreciation for constructive criticism and a tough skin.
Yes, writers - not just bloggers - need the skin of a Rhinocerous.
-Sam

Marcus,
The eyes of a frog - the double-layered kind because you spend so much time staring at a computer screen.
-Sam

Mark,
Thanks for this post. Where can I find the interview with Tony Jones?
Also, I like the last set of questions "What would you do if you were president? Does it matter? Because you won’t be. What would you do if you were a voter? Does it matter?"
Well of course it matters because that's how we pick someone who can veto congress and lead the ship of state.
Also, in the end I'll vote like most people - for the candidate most like myself.
Ok, maybe I better think about that.
-Sam

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Mark,
The portable DVD works wonders as does Nintendo DS.
Of course, one of ours gets a dose of motion sickness medicine that tends to knock the poor guy clean out. Darn. Just have to make sure his sister has her art set put up or he winds up with a moustache and tatoos when he wakes up.
-Sam

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Marcus,
I really like that poem.
-Sam

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Marcus,
You wrote such a cool post.
I'm on the TMBG mailing list, too.
I'm linking to your post as I put up one about my bloghood.
-Sam

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What was all that then?
Is truth relative to the court it is played out on?
If someone knows the truth, does that person have a right to play games with it?
-Sam

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Mark,
Don't forget to delegate.
Need volunteers?
-Sam

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Mark,
Nice post.
I think it all ties in with how we love God, ourselves and others re: the two greatest commandments Jesus quotes.
-Sam

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Marcus,
The closest I can get to the Brooklyn Bridge is I once interviewed a descendant of John Roebling, the guy who designed the bridge. Roebling also designed and built the Waco Suspension Bridge in Waco, Texas.
You will need this bit of trivia someday. I'm sure of it.
-Sam

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Should read "if I were still an editor." I've grown too dependent on spellcheck. "Allotted" is the correct spelling above.
Now I'll go get more coffee.
-Sam

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Real live,
If I was still an editor I'd have to say "I love you, man."
Too few appreciated it when I took a chainsaw to their copy.
Like you note, it was all to make the final product better (and fit space alloted the story). When possible, writers would watch as changes were made.
-Sam

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Marcus,
Nice interview of Ashley and Kenny by the way.
-Sam

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Marcus,
That was just me - I tend to cavil on occasion.
Meanwhile, you do play super cool music.
After research, I found Ashley Cleveland will be part of a First Amendment gig May 17 at the Newseum in D.C.
Me and the kids live close enough to attend - we might if we can get free or reasonably-priced tickets again. We had free tickets to a preview before the Newseum opened but my son took sick.
So actually, your entry and my musical curiousity turned most efficacious. Or good. (I just get these words through Google sometimes and feel I must use them in a sentence).
-Sam

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Marcus,
Thanks. Nice new music to listen to. But they need to work on their videos.
-Sam

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