Disqus - Latest Comments for Eve Nielsen

Re: CSFF Day 3 - “We Want the Best”

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:41:51 -0000

Thanks for swinging on by Questwriter and adding a comment:)

Re: Sentence Tip #3 - Get Long and Loose and Conversational

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:59:16 -0000

I tend to prefer shorter sentences that don't appear to be run-ons at first glance, but I am willing to attempt this new (new to me) style of sentence for the purpose of practice in the fine art of writing and to test how long I can blab on about who-knows-what. :)

Re: Pens Should Be Mightier Than Toilet Plungers

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:18:43 -0000

Extremely thought provoking-I like:) The mind-boggling thing with God is that He can make all things beautiful. It constantly amazes us how He can take the most ugly, vile things and create such beauty from them. That is, after all, what He has done with us.

Re: Everyone Can Write Good Poetry

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:30:36 -0000

About poetry (since that was sort-of the topic), I wrote some stuff when I was a teenager (full of emotion) but never thought it was good. I stay clear of it now. I would like to be able to write it (at least a bit), but have no idea how to start. What you posted here has given me a spark of hope that it may be possible, so where do I go from here?

(P.S. I quoted you in a couple of my post comments at questwriter.blogspot.com-hope you don't mind)

Re: Sentence Tip #4 - The Puzzle and Payoff of Periodic Sentences

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:42:37 -0000

If you want to run outside in your birthday suit because of an epiphany, make sure it's not 40 below first.

Re: Sentence Tip #4 - The Puzzle and Payoff of Periodic Sentences

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:42:53 -0000

I don't mind-I have three kids, homeschool, keep house, and write, so I understand that things get done eventually:)
Thanks
Eve

Re: Sentence Tip #4 - The Puzzle and Payoff of Periodic Sentences

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:04:40 -0000

Try in the bath tub with your ears under water. I can't hear my kids and hubby (wrestling and shrieking and laughing) like this:)

Re: Publish At Your Own Risk: a Secular Master’s Advice

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:10:06 -0000

As a reader, I was thrilled to find good Christian books on the CSFF blog tour. The reviews helped me see what types of books where more to my liking and I am determined to get my hand on Batson's books!

As a writer, the encouragement is priceless.

Re: Sentence Tip #4 - The Puzzle and Payoff of Periodic Sentences

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:29:21 -0000

>Eve, those all sound like things you should want to hear! It sounds like your house is full of joyâ€“and thatâ€™s a very good thing

Re: Sentence Tip #4 - The Puzzle and Payoff of Periodic Sentences

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:09:29 -0000

Wierd, only half of my comment came out! What I was trying to say was that a mother's ears can only take so much joyful sounds:)

Re: An Open Letter to the Writers I Edit

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:07:19 -0000

You sound like you might be my editor someday:)

Re: An Open Letter to the Writers I Edit

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:49:34 -0000

Marcus,
Thanks for swinging by my blog! (I love comments:)
I've added the info you requested.

Re: An Open Letter to the Writers I Edit

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:44:06 -0000

Marcus,
I know what you mean! By the way, the links are there-must have missed them :)

Re: How Will Publishers Compete with FREE Content?

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:56:15 -0000

Thanks for the heads-up on the posting.(If you didn't count me as a regular-do :)

I don't think too many things will be free-not in this money-hungry world. The times are changing, though.

Re: How Will Publishers Compete with FREE Content?

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:19:29 -0000

Marcus,
I'm not sure how else to leave a note that's off topic, so I'm posting it here. I read this on your bio:"If you like what Iâ€™m saying here and really think I may be able to help you with your manuscript, I donâ€™t mind taking a look at it and offering some free tips."

I recently got a critique that really hurt and would appreciate your feedback on my writing-I judge you to be a fair guy. I think my email is accessible to you here-if not, swing by my blog and let me know.
Thanks,
Eve

Re: Why Writers Must Dream (But Also Herd Cats)

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:12:42 -0000

Touche! Yup, I gotta get back to my book (I've been mulling over the plot in my head, though-does that count?).
>>Keep the vision. Keep the passion. Break all the rules and write from the heart. But donâ€™t use your vision or the creative process as an excuse to let the cats run off and stampede.

Re: Why Writers Must Dream (But Also Herd Cats)

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:47:46 -0000

Marcus,
lol-I've been caught up with blogging too. More into the designing and hacking (the legal stuff) and trying to sell my designs. waaay too much fun :)
Gotta get back to the book!!
Ghost writing? How do you like that?-At least your still writing. It's practice.
I've been brain storming my plot...why are the bad guys evil...what disasters does my heroine meet.....

And what's the big idea, eating all the cake !(I bet it was chocolate too!!) *grumble*

Re: Sentence Tip #5 - A Passive Blog Slams No Dunks

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:04:03 -0000

am
is
are
was
were
be
being
been
have
has
had
do
does
did
shall
will
should
would
may
might
must
can
could
...sorry, couldn't help myself :) I memorized these state of being verbs in elementary school and it just rolled off the tip of my mind.

I'm gonna check my work (not passively either).

Re: Sentence Tip #5 - A Passive Blog Slams No Dunks

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:34:39 -0000

Good grief Marcus-don't cut down your post! We need something to read!!

Re: Sentence Tip #5 - A Passive Blog Slams No Dunks

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:30:31 -0000

Hey, LL-I hear plastic wrap on the toilet seat works wonders too *grin*

Sorry, Craver-you're on your own with this mess. (*whisperin*Oh! I have clippers here, LL-do you think Mark or Craver would look better with a mohawk. Teehee!)

Markus (I decided to meld your two sign-in names), I'm so glad you're not cutting back on content-but it still means we get less to read *stomping her foot*

Re: Sentence Tip #5 - A Passive Blog Slams No Dunks

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:33:28 -0000

*grin*

Re: Ally Shares a Lyric Poem

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:11:53 -0000

I found it disturbing. I think it was meant to be. I can honestly say I don't read a lot of poetry (I had to read it over and over).

The blood and funeral were harsh enough, but the dad was the worst-to me.

I'm in over my head on this one.

Re: Ally Shares a Lyric Poem

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:13:41 -0000

Oh, it provoked some deep thinking on my part-all good :) Thanks Alli (and Marcus).

Re: Ally Shares a Lyric Poem

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:20:10 -0000

Phew, that's a relief. Like I said-outa my league, here.

Re: A Christian Comments on Godâ€™s Blog

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:49:26 -0000

Here's what I would say:

Hi God-been over to my blog(s) lately?

I'm really thankful for all my blogging buddies that You've sent my way (yeah-even that crazy Mark guy) :) You knew that I really needed some friends to spur me on.

About my hubby losing his job-could you PLEASE tell us where You want us to go to find a replacement job? We're not mind readers. I keep searching Your Word, but it doesn't say, "Go to Fredericton...or move to Alberta...."

About my Bible reading-yup, I know things need to improve there. You and I both know that quiet time is hard to find and alone-time even harder (and I'm not much of an early riser).

But really, waking me up at 2:00 in the morning with a sick kid is not helping either?! (sorry-I'm a little tired)

I feel like my love for You has cooled off a bit of late -AND I DON"T WANT IT TO!! Please give me the kick in the pants that I need.

Thanks, God, for the great posts and please keep in touch .

-Eve (thanks Markus)

Re: A Poem for Liz Strauss

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:37:51 -0000

I LOVE German Pastries *drool*!

Re: A Christian Comments on Godâ€™s Blog

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:41:46 -0000

"Iâ€™m not God (far from it!) but Iâ€™ll try to keep in touch too."

Thanks, Mark. You, Craver and LL are great friends to have!

Re: A Christian Comments on Godâ€™s Blog

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:23:02 -0000

Marcus and Craver,
I really am blessed to have "real" friends like the both of you and LL and another blogger Deb. I don't have many firends (oops-I means friends-lol) close by (they've all moved away-is it me???).

I also find that the mentality around here (Moncton) is that no one has the time to be a friend-which really sucks if that friend happens to be you.

I really appreciate seeing Christ eminate from all of you and the humor and just how accepted I feel for being me. Thanks (ok, here's a kleenex-sop up!)

Re: A Christian Comments on Godâ€™s Blog

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:23:50 -0000

Craver,
Are you feeling ok? You look a little green, man.

Re: A Christian Responds to Comments on His Own Blog

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:55:50 -0000

Some thoughts:

"There is truth in every honest attempt to seek God."

Truth is absolute, not relative. all truth leads us back to the originator of the truth-God.

Romans 3:10-12, " As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one."

Only God can give us the desire to seek after Him. (Dead people can't desire-spiritually dead that is.)

"I do not hear direct confirmation from God."

Actually, we do, just not an audible voice.

I remember once, when time$ were tough, praying for the means to make cookies for Christmas that year. That very week, someone left a box on our doorstep with one of everything off the baking aisle.

This doesn't happen just once, but every week (no, not the baking-the direct leading and answered prayer).

"I want to hear thunder. I want a divine reprimand like Job gets. I want to fall on my face like Isaiah and say, â€œI am ruined.â€

I hear ya, Mark. I want that and yet I'm terrified to actually get it. The Bible often talks about the fear of seeing God because they would die-but what a way to go!!

Re: A Poem for Liz Strauss

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:42:33 -0000

Markus,
I can see that you're wife has you well trained in the kitchen!

Re: A Poem for Liz Strauss

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:23:41 -0000

Wow-you clean?! I like that arrangement!

Re: Why Writers Must Enjoy the Game of Writing

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:34:54 -0000

*snorting with laughter* Too fun! I must try this-I'll be back...

Re: Sharpen the Steel and Do It Do It

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:38:11 -0000

I constantly struggle with the tug-of-war between priorities. Each of them is important, yet definitely have their place.

God must come first for all to fall into place. People have more value (eternal value) than activites or jobs.
Providing for our families comes after the actual people. Then writing or whatever it is that tickles our fancy.

How do you know when to do what? There are just so many hours in one day. Do you give up the extras, wait for the kids to grow up, try to juggle both....? Tough choices. Most people I know have opted to give up their dreams.

For now, I've chosen to juggle. I've given up things in the past-quilting and even reading (for a time). I found that my creativity banged against its cages to be free.

To be free, but not to take over-therein lies the struggle.

"God help us, daring to try is the payoff."

Re: Sharpen the Steel and Do It Do It

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:01:41 -0000

"God goes with me no matter what priority Iâ€™m pursuing.

But then I thought I could be misinterpreted. And I thought, it could also be an excuse not to be still and know."

I admit that this has sometimes been my excuse. God's convinced me that, though, that He desires to be pursued by me-as much as a woman desires to be pursued and loved (maybe men like that too?)

Funny looks-yep, know all about them *grin* I typically get this longsuffering look-"Here we go again..."

Re: Be the First to Preview an All New TheHighCalling.org

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:41:50 -0000

Slow and steady Mark, slow and steady!

Re: Be the First to Preview an All New TheHighCalling.org

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:53:54 -0000

Mark-totally off topic here: How do you take and post a screenshot? I'd like to use this technique to advertise my blog designs for sale.
Thanks,
Eve

Re: Tolkein and Hancock on Fairy Tales - CSFF Day 1

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:07:10 -0000

I've been starred!! I'm seeing stars..I'm star struck *giggle*

Re: Be the First to Preview an All New TheHighCalling.org

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:20:19 -0000

Mark,
My problem is that my Windows 98 (gotta love that system) has somehow lost the paint program-deleated.

I think I found a way to do it through Snap Preview (called snap shots now). I'll keep you posted-thanks (I love geek speak too!)

Re: Tolkein and Hancock on Fairy Tales - CSFF Day 1

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:24:33 -0000

Mark, I'm snickering here! Too funny, yet true. I (pathetic sop that I am) get the greatest elation to see my link on someone's favorite. *grin*

Re: CSFF Day 2 - Theology, Breasts, and Riding Bicycles

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:29:58 -0000

Mark, thanks for the link and the blurb (and I made it to the top of the list *snicker*). Ooops, did I open a whole new can of worms? *laughing evilly*-(is that 1 "L" or 2???)

I really was impressed with Rebecca G.'s blog too (I wonder how she did that....)

I have to say, though, the title for this post really caught me off guard, lol.

Re: CSFF Day 2 - Theology, Breasts, and Riding Bicycles

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:17:48 -0000

Ahhh! So glad I have an editor as a friend :)

I wasn't offended-it just wasn't your typical post title *grin*

Re: Join the High Calling Blog Tour Next Week!

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:55:28 -0000

I'd love to try,but then I wouldn't be able to load up my own page -old system :(

Re: CSFF Day 2 - Theology, Breasts, and Riding Bicycles

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:27:26 -0000

IThess. 5:22 does admonish us, though, "Abstain from all appearance of evil."

The question then is, does this fall under that category?

I'd be a little leary to use the enemies tactics to lure people to the good. I wouldn't want to go near anything he's touched.

Not saying that any anatomy is wrong-but how it's used could be and often is.

This whole topic reminds me of seeker-friendly churches. The whole thrust here is similar-to make the church as comfortable and inviting for sinners as possible, in order that many would enter the church doors.

The problem (s) with this is that we are not called to do this, but to GO and preach the gospel (itself an uncomfortable message to most). Go Evangelism has a bit more on this topic.

Re: CSFF Day 2 - Theology, Breasts, and Riding Bicycles

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:13:27 -0000

True. The enemy takes all that he can get his hands on and tries to pervert it. The things in themselves are not wrong. He wants to destroy God's good creations.

I'm just wondering what kind of thing we can actually take back.

Re: CSFF Day 2 - Theology, Breasts, and Riding Bicycles

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:53:41 -0000

Good point.

Re: Sentence Tip # 6 - GoodWordEditor to the Rescue!

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:16:10 -0000

I really liked Jeff Gerke's (Where the Map Ends-Tip of the Day) Tip #9: Beware Monster Paragraphs. It also deals with small paragraphs.

Re: New Translation Teaches Social Media Church

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:23:05 -0000

Lol, too funny! *sending link-love*

Re: New Translation Teaches Social Media Church

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:42:32 -0000

Mark, come swing by my blog for a surprise!

Re: A Poem about Moving

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:23:57 -0000

I enjoyed hearing the gabcast! The poem had a hint of Toy Story to it-loved it.

Re: Five Types of Editors… and One Strong Warning

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 02 May 2007 14:46:49 -0000

Great stuff, Mark! Gonna digest this. :)

Re: Five Types of Editors… and One Strong Warning

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 03 May 2007 20:51:30 -0000

Mark,
There a bit more here than in the email! *grin* The links are a great asset too!

Thanks for the link LL, I was waiting for it :)

Re: Five Types of Editors… and One Strong Warning

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 03 May 2007 23:07:28 -0000

Tom,
Funny.

Mark,
It totally worked! I got ya linked to my latest post :)

...They want an italian suit...Iâ€™m some grammar dealer selling cheap doses of good usage on the corner....-been watching those mob action flicks again, huh?

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 04 May 2007 12:43:55 -0000

LL,
I so agree about re-experiencing our own texts. I just read chapters 1-4 to my hubby the other night. What had become a dull and ordinary story, revived into an exciting adventure! Now I'm writing madly on chapter 5 (and some editing I spotted along the way :)

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 04 May 2007 12:45:21 -0000

Hey, LL! While Mark's away, let's decorate his blog for him-heheehe! Shall we tweak his html with peanut butter?

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 05 May 2007 15:33:38 -0000

No Plants Day?!
Oh no-I planted a stink Bomb under Mark's desk...quick, Craver-grab it and throw it out the window...oh no!!! -KABOOOM...ahhhhh-yuck! *coughing*

You think Mark will notice?

Re: Five Types of Editors… and One Strong Warning

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 05 May 2007 16:06:11 -0000

Rebecca,

I don't know if like it or not-but I am addicted to it. I love the polished look after the revising and editing :)

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 05 May 2007 16:21:40 -0000

Wow! That was quite a blast-how do I look?

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 05 May 2007 23:41:58 -0000

Yikes! hand me that saran wrap, Craver...oh no!...Pass me one of Mark's kilts-No! Not the purple one! Craver...*sighs* Get out and let me look! There has to be something wearable in there!

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 05 May 2007 23:48:42 -0000

Testing-yup, saran wrap and duct tape work. Poor Mark, he really needs to update that closet of his :)

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:58:55 -0000

It wasn't me*looking all innocent*
Sooo...how was the wedding?

Re: Meme Week: To Meme or Not To Meme

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:07:08 -0000

Could you define Meme for me? There are quite a few definitions out there and I'd like to now exactly what your talking about (that blast in the last post left my brain reeling :)

Re: Meme Week: To Meme or Not To Meme

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:11:12 -0000

Is LL's four sythia post a meme? If so have the same mixed feelings as you do, Mark.

I fluctuate between "I'm loved" to "groan, more work" to "do I really want people to know me that well online". :)

Re: Make Your Readers into Movie Studios

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 May 2007 22:12:59 -0000

Why Craver? It looks so, uh...dashing! Even in hot pink!

Re: Meme Week: To Meme or Not To Meme

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 May 2007 23:42:18 -0000

Mark, TAG, you're it! (of course, ignore this tag if you're too busy :)

Re: Meme Week: Thinking Blogger

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:38:55 -0000

OOO! LL's name is Laura!! (just gave away her trade secret there, Mark :)

Re: Meme Week: Thinking Blogger

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:52:36 -0000

*snicker*

Re: Meme Week: Thinking Blogger

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 09 May 2007 08:38:05 -0000

ESI, that what we call obssessed, around here :)

Re: Meme Week: My Secret to Productivity

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 10 May 2007 09:12:50 -0000

Craver-I think I'm A.D.D. too! (according to your description) My poor hubby and kids!

Re: Meme Week: Thinking Blogger

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 10 May 2007 09:19:50 -0000

Llamma..."Hey you!" Work in a pinch *grin*

Re: Honor Your Mothers

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:42:52 -0000

Thanks for the poem :)

Re: Fifteen “Good Word” Bites from SOBcon07

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 15 May 2007 18:32:04 -0000

"...Donâ€™t be discouraged by two new visitors a day."

This is the one I liked. I get between 10-15 visitors on average a day and I felt this was low. Now I feel encouraged. numbers do add up :)

Re: Generate Tags Based on Your Content

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 19 May 2007 09:53:14 -0000

I use tabs for my tags. I find that cloud tagging does work better on some blogs-especially design wise.

For a blog that already has a lot of front-page content, though, it can be a bit cluttery.

Re: Generate Tags Based on Your Content

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 19 May 2007 16:00:27 -0000

Tag is a label/key words/topic/etc

Re: Blog Tours - 3 Blog Tricks That Don’t Work

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:54:21 -0000

Interesting that dual posts don't send traffic. I didn't know that, but I've think that in order to let something stand out, it must be set apart. Like this.

Or like this.

A writing trick as well as a blogging trick. :)

Re: Blog Tours - 3 Blog Tricks That Don’t Work

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 22 May 2007 19:39:16 -0000

Mark, lol-we paid her peanuts, remember?? Or was that peanut butter...

Re: Worship God in Truth

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 28 May 2007 21:52:57 -0000

"...Faith is Action, based on Belief sustained by Conviction. "

I like that!

One verse I like on faith is Galatians 2:20

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

When my faith falters, His gift of faith holds me up.

Re: How to Break into Publishing - Letters to a Young Editor 1

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:24:21 -0000

Mark, do you have the link for the interview with fantasy writer R. A. Salvatore? I'm interested in checking this out :)

I also recommend Critters.org for editing training /practice.

Re: How to Sell Yourself - Letters to a Young Editor 2

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:30:19 -0000

Glad you're back too!

I liken the whole failure issue to Peter walking on the water. Many say he failed when he looked at the stormy waves around him. But he was the only one brave enough to get out of the boat.

Re: You Can Do Anything - Letters to a Young Editor 3

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:38:32 -0000

LL, I heartily agree!!

Mark, I think I qualify as a writer, lol! I love grammer, I love discovering a jewel of a word, and I get the greatest thrill out of a piece of blank paper and a pen! (Craver, I can hear your brain's gears whirring....).

Oh, by the way, I'm at 30,866 words on my first 6 chapters of my rough draft-hurray!!

Re: You Can Do Anything - Letters to a Young Editor 3

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:25:28 -0000

Thanks, Mark!

Re: Is My Family Great?

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:47:31 -0000

Craver, I agree-with two kids, you each have one, but at three-you're officially out numbered!! Then, it's a whole new ballgame!

Ahh, maybe that's a deterence....

Great family pic, Mark! I feel inspired to do the same....

Re: Is My Family Great?

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:24:45 -0000

I'm with you, Stacy-I can't picture Craver as quiet either. My sister was "quiet" but only because she knew how to be quiet and good when my folks were around :)

Mark-I've posted!!!

Re: The News of Mass Media’s Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:43:32 -0000

Sorry, Marcus, but it's hard to write a book on a blog :)

"Itâ€™s the depth to which it reaches the people I love."

Reminds me of a quote by...somebody....He said that churches can grow to be a mile high (figuratively) but only 1" deep.

Blogs can be like that too.

And books. How often do we come across a 5" thick book that you just know has about 1/2" of real story to it!

Re: Download a Free eBook: Passion Play and Other Poems

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:52:53 -0000

I got all chocked up over the puppy and I liked the spider one-I saw a huge pocketed spider trap a dragon fly today :)

Re: Download a Free eBook: Passion Play and Other Poems

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:53:31 -0000

That would be choked. *grin*

Re: The Parallel Universe of Mom-Lit Fantasy

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:43:33 -0000

Nice look on the blog, Mark.

I read tons of fantasy. This book did not rank tops on that aspect, but I really enjoyed the marrying of real-life mom with fantasy.

The "whining" that was referred to by Cath. was something I so realated to. The main character is introduced as not whiney, but going through a major depression (all is well on the outside, but on the inside-hell).

The verses were encouraging as well.

I think that this book fits primarily moms who have not had much experience with fantasy. Fits it perfectly.

I give the book a 7 out of 10.

The purpose of CSFF? To promote the genre(s).

Don't get discouraged over someone's lack of sensitivity. But talk to the Boss about what to do-He'll know. :)

Re: Mary’s Book, My Old Man, Miracles, and Man Hugs

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 18:49:41 -0000

Hilarious video! I guees there are many types of hugs....

I'd love to see you do more editing posts! That would be great.

By the way, would you had a chance to answer my last email editing question? I'm still curious :)
Thanks!

Re: Honey, I Killed the Power

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:21:59 -0000

LL, the real question is, were the pants on Marcus when they got fried! *giggle*

Re: Five Tricks To Improve Your Writing Style Now - Trick 1

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:30:46 -0000

If it was, Mark, then why would we keep coming back, huh??

And yet, here ye are, week after week....

Thanks for the great tips. I'm editing/critiquing for a friend, and this will sure help!

Re: Mary’s Book, My Old Man, Miracles, and Man Hugs

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:33:39 -0000

Great! Look forward to seeing more.

Re: Elvis Is Leaving the Building

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:39:00 -0000

Uhhh....Yea...well put, LL. :)

Enjoy your trip, Mark-and don't worry about a thing. We'll keep your blog all spic and span for ya *snicker*

Re: 2 Big Limitations to Social Media

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:25:45 -0000

Behave? What does that mean? LL, Craver?

I think he wants us to keep house for him again, hehehe!

Re: Will Social Media Become a Greek Tragedy?

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:19:59 -0000

"Orestes just went nuts for awhile."

And Oedipus wasn't?!

Major Ewww!

Funny comparison, though. :)

Re: Godzilla-Jesus Is Not the Next Big Thing

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:54:21 -0000

Welcome back!

Re: A Great Resource for Parents

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:25:21 -0000

Shepherding a Child's heart is my #1 favorite.

About your hard sell, I woldn't click unless I know why you liked it (a sentence or two).

Re: A Parent Shares Good Stories from Real Life

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:33:12 -0000

Aha! I found the review-and I like. I definitely will click now :)

Re: Robin Parrish Engages with a Style That Matches His Titles

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:21:45 -0000

Mark,
I did feel like the story was going so fast (or was that my reading), that I had a hard time keeping up. But then I blame it on not reading Relentless first.

Re: How Well Read Are Acquisitions Editors?

Eve Nielsen — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:32:08 -0000

Probably because it used to speak to so many people, but no longer does.

Why?
I think because
a)many no longer read them
b)the language is difficult for many to wade through and
c)there are so many new books out there that are enticing all of us.

Just a thought, of course. :)

Re: 5 Easy Editing Steps to Polish Your Writing

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:50:21 -0000

It's about love of writing as well-you gotta like what ya do!

:)

Re: Tagged to Share 8 Things

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:59:09 -0000

Your red pen must have been smokin'. :)

Re: What Is On Your Shelfari?

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:00:50 -0000

Cool-mine is on facebook, but I must get it on my blog....

Re: Editors Make Less Than Teachers

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:05:17 -0000

Mark, your allowed to unload...

*calling*"Craver! Mark need a man-hug from ya."

Re: The Person Responsible for this Morning’s Whiny Post Has Been Shot

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:09:23 -0000

Craver-you cracked me up with the waambulance *laughing*

Re: Spagettipie’s Writing Meme

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:01:38 -0000

I'm reading JI Packard and just finished The Bark of the Bog Owl-awesome read!

Childhood reading:Archives of Anthropos series, and The Princess and Curdie.

Re: Editing with the Heart of a Teacher

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:27:20 -0000

Mark,
I know that feelin-the feeling of maybe you've lost yourself along the way .

I think that's how we can identify a calling.

And if we keep coming to be taught by you, how can you feel arrogant about that?

I'm gearing up for another school year-as a home educator for my three little monkeys. :)

Re: Firefish: An Editor Evaluates the Whole Book Based on One Page

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:03:57 -0000

Happy b-day, Mark!!

As to your post, I usually judge a book by its cover. :)

Re: Disappearing for a Bit

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:37:33 -0000

I'm sorry to hear that, Mark. I know you were really looking forward to it.

Have a good break, though. See ya next week.

Re: We Don’t Need More Christian Writers.

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:09:35 -0000

Welcome back, Mark!

Re: How My Kindergartener Learned to Read Chapter Books

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:26:17 -0000

If we read something that has the movie out, we watch the movie after.

The other thing we do is to ask questions and relate it to our lives.

Re: The Return: Judging a Book before Page One

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:02:29 -0000

Sounds interesting, Mark. I didn't get a chance to read this one. I'll be back to see what you think.

Re: The Return: Let’s All Review Page One

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:53:26 -0000

The line that caught me was:â€œThe glintâ€™s still headed straight for us.â€

Immediate tension. I thought, "Is this good or bad?" It enticed me to read more.

30 readers IS impressive!

Re: The Return: Judging a Book before Page One

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:54:39 -0000

Mark, I'll keep your pickyness in mind when you read my synopsis. *grin*

Re: Poetry Friday: The Picasso of Pancakes

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:55:07 -0000

Love the ending, Mark. : )

Re: Poetry Friday: The Picasso of Pancakes

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:58:22 -0000

The poem was a little..syruppy, though. *grin*

I agree. Our culture wants us to contain all emotions and expressions of them-just be mediocre.

How 'bout a little color in our lives? A little honesty and reality?

Great insight.

Re: We’re Looking for a Few Good Blogs!

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:56:00 -0000

I am in the High Calling Blog community!

Re: A Short True/False Quiz about Blog Tours

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:02:00 -0000

Mark, you had me laughing, man! I got a 2/3. I goofed on the last one.It may be a matter of perspective. I've had great community. :)

Re: Good Words Around the Net - Don’t Try To Balance Your Day

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:41:38 -0000

Hey Mark, check out my poetry attempts on my blog.

On topic, I believe we should take the step that's in front of us.

Re: I’ve Been Sick

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:27:01 -0000

Get some rest and stop worrying about your blog-it'll keep. :)

Re: Are Blog Tours Helpful or Just “Hype”-ful?

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:13:09 -0000

LL, your first comment about not being "pushy" with our books intrigued me.

Our aim is not to promote ourselves in a "Hey, look at me!" fashion, but it is to promote our business-that of writing books and selling them. That's the way I look at it.

Re: Praying With My Eyes Wide Open - Theology for Preschool Through First Grade

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:25:23 -0000

Just what I needed to hear today. I'm up to my eyeballs in bad attitudes towards school work (as a homeschool mom), lethargy, and a mangled bunny ear (the rabbits were fighting too).

Our lessons today consist of working as unto God, focusing at the task at hand, trusting God for even bunnies, and patience (that's my lesson).

Re: This Isn’t Really a Subscribe to Me Kind of Blog

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:32:46 -0000

Hey, Happy new year...Mark?...Yohoo Mark?

Re: This Isn’t Really a Subscribe to Me Kind of Blog

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:32:11 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Get Away to Regain Focus

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:36:24 -0000

I agree with you, Mark. God is interested more on the inward man than the outward things.

I aim to get a bit more fit this year. My family needs me to be able to keep up. :)

I also want to play more with my kids, to listen more, and to spend more time tucking them in at night.

Re: My Three Year Old Sings About Rum and Rock Monsters

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:44:56 -0000

"But the Disney pirate movies are no good for my kids."

I'm finding that I don't allow my kids to watch most Disney movies. It sure has changed since we were kids.

Re: A Widget for Writers

Eve Nielsen — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:02:53 -0000

*roaring with laughter* Craver!

I must try out this new widget, Mark.

Re: I’m Not a Brand and Neither Is My Blog

Eve Nielsen — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:39:26 -0000

I'm glad it's primarily community. I'd hate to have someone sell me on something at every blog I stop at.

Re: CSFF Blog Tour Page One Review - Auralia’s Colors

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:15:16 -0000

I read the whole thing and it is one of those rare books that I would read again. I gave it a 10/10 in my review on my blog.

Superb imagery, and unique story. (and she can talk to people and communicate with nature somewhat)

Re: CSFF - Take the Widget - Everybody’s Doing It

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:48:24 -0000

Love the widgets, Mark. I'll take one of each with an order of fries on the side. (If only blogger wasn't on the fritz...arrgh!)

Re: Page One Review - CSFF - The Shadow and Night

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:09:18 -0000

This book was really good. It stimulated great theological thoughts to mull over. The first sci fi book that I really enjoyed.

Re: Looking for Inspiration? Writers Take Note

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:49:26 -0000

Love the last. Perspective.

Re: Mount Hermon Christian Writing Conference 2 - Story of the Day

Eve Nielsen — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:05:14 -0000

Thanks. That refreshed me just by reading. :)

Re: High Concept Means Death and Flying Ninjas

Eve Nielsen — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:16:02 -0000

Mark,
you're too funny! (Pirates...lol)

But there are no higher stakes than when your heart is involved-well, maybe your soul :)

I want my books to be high action with deep soul. You get the best of both worlds that way, *grin*

Re: And we have a winner!

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:24:05 -0000

lol

Eve's last blog post..Open

Re: I’m taking a social media sabbatical

Eve Nielsen — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:43:03 -0000

I so understand! But I've started doing a wee bit of blogging again...and editing too :)

Re: Jesus married Bridezilla and moved in next door to God

Eve Nielsen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:35:11 -0000

I read it. I liked it. Thanks.