tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post7689384666214835119..comments2012-09-24T22:04:10.236-07:00Comments on ChristiMcMillen: Telling People You Wrote A Book In Your HometownChristiMcMillenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624181416061963354noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post-39079689080335077472011-09-01T13:34:59.552-07:002011-09-01T13:34:59.552-07:00I'm atheist. I don't believe in heaven or ...I'm atheist. I don't believe in heaven or hell or the devil or Christ. It's funny when people curse me. "You're going to go to hell." I usually look at them with a calm expression. "Where is that exactly?" "Are you saying that your deity may curse me? I don't believe in whatever gods you worship. Sorry. Perhaps you need to go home and pray or something."<br /><br />Anyway good for you. And I'm glad you write the devil books. It's where the fun stuff is.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post-36761520636763661082011-08-27T06:35:35.424-07:002011-08-27T06:35:35.424-07:00Erica~ there were SO many things that I thought of...Erica~ there were SO many things that I thought of... but she had already left, and you're right- I should have called her on it. The more I have thought about it, the more incensed I became.<br />Heather~ I completely understand the "side hobby" comment. Most of mine think this is my way of fighting the "empty nest" syndrome. I need to go back to college & get a "real" job.(I've been a stay-at-home mom for 10 years with all 3 of my kids). I want to be a writer. I AM a writer... I just am not a well-known writer. YET. But I am determined to be.<br />Anonymous~ THANK YOU so much for your comment. I mean that from the bottom of my heart b/c where I live, it is a conservative Christian area & most of the time, I have NO problems. The women will pull me to the side and ask where to find my book! lol It comes down to everyone needing a place to "get away" from life issues, a break from all the stress. Books of any kind give that relief. That hypocrite was only one negative in the dozens that I have told in my town of positives. She will not make me regret reaching for my dream. (Although, if I do happen to EVER see her in the book section again, I will point out the books with the most "bang" for your buck... lol. Have a GREAT weekend! And to all of you, yes, my kids are feeling better today. They are now fighting, laughing and already trying to wiggle out of their chores... so they are back to normal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post-15761936506513342882011-08-27T06:03:10.293-07:002011-08-27T06:03:10.293-07:00Remember the flap HP initially caused? I am a cons...Remember the flap HP initially caused? I am a conservative Christian but never 'got' why CS Lewis was 'okay' and HP was not-But JK Rowling had the Last laugh. I'm an avid reader of all kinds of genres and Would never ban any book of fiction (now auto-bios of somePoliticians?well, I might rethink) because I believe there'sValue in reading for all ages. It's one of the most significant Ways to use our minds & therefore learn to think & make decisions on our own. Exposure to all kinds of literature is the only way to determine personal tastes. B/C that's what they are, not edicts to determine everyone else's. I'm sorry that the woman was so hypocritical- Blinded by her egnorance. I hope your kids are better! And you get some sleep! God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post-49739277958616878672011-08-26T23:17:21.166-07:002011-08-26T23:17:21.166-07:00Saw your Twitter post and linked through because I...Saw your Twitter post and linked through because I'm about to out myself to the entire city through a scheme with another local writer...<br /><br />Small towns are awful for their lack of openmindedness. You're such a sinful person, how dare you write books that thousands of people enjoy... ;)<br /><br />I haven't been told anything snarky yet, but my family tends to look at my books as a side hobby. Little do they know, I'm aiming for that light at the end of the tunnel--quitting my day job and writing full time. I'm sure that will go over wonderfully with my mother. :)<br /><br />I hope your little ones get better soon!Heather Marie Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453338770501822674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444905992256478514.post-85113606834929583132011-08-26T22:45:24.852-07:002011-08-26T22:45:24.852-07:00I've never had anyone say anything bad when I&...I've never had anyone say anything bad when I've admitted I was a writer. But then again, I'm fairly snarky in real life, I don't think anyone has ever been surprised. I would have totally called that lady out in line. OMG, I want to know how to get to your local chain store so I can hang out in the book section late at night with a cart filled with paranormal books. LOL that would be so much fun.Erica Lucke Deanhttp://www.ericaluckedean.comnoreply@blogger.com