tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post525959089619732967..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: The Trouble with RomanceLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85032225633262590092009-10-31T09:13:12.519-04:002009-10-31T09:13:12.519-04:00Oops, missed the line where April mentioned she al...Oops, missed the line where April mentioned she already had the book. That means our new winner is Deb!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71571464283157730592009-10-30T19:15:30.653-04:002009-10-30T19:15:30.653-04:00The Winner of Measure of a Lady is April!
DinaThe Winner of Measure of a Lady is April!<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-53672722268124971462009-10-28T15:37:05.809-04:002009-10-28T15:37:05.809-04:00Yes, God's view on love is pretty unconvention...Yes, God's view on love is pretty unconventional, even radical.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89039685023607677132009-10-28T15:33:50.693-04:002009-10-28T15:33:50.693-04:00Good post Dina. I think that this understanding of...Good post Dina. I think that this understanding of the 1 Cor 13 definition of love also translates into other major life circumstances we find ourselves in. Especially when it involves commitment. For me, I sometimes have a love-hate commitment to my job and want to 'give-up' when my role or identity in the job is challenged. For others, it may be kids or ministry.<br /><br />But I like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2195219238415017542009-10-27T21:53:24.869-04:002009-10-27T21:53:24.869-04:00Aw, shucks, Susie Jo. Thanks.
Thanks again to ev...Aw, shucks, Susie Jo. Thanks. <br /><br />Thanks again to everyone who gave so much great feedback today, and thanks for your support of honest, transparent writing. I feel like this is a confirmation of the direction the Lord has been leading me lately.<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10089758667215783782009-10-27T21:26:21.113-04:002009-10-27T21:26:21.113-04:00Oops! 28 years next month, not 27. And I love your...Oops! 28 years next month, not 27. And I love your website, Dina. I'm very proud to be part of this blog with you.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51901825733610080332009-10-27T21:13:26.710-04:002009-10-27T21:13:26.710-04:00Dina, this was absolutey lovely. I've been thi...Dina, this was absolutey lovely. I've been thinking about it all day, but couldn't post until now. You are a truly gifted writer. It seems, no matter your subject, you touch me. Thank you. I'm so glad you were able to work through your rough spots.<br /><br />I also went into a marriage thinking it would be like a romance novel. Then the real world walked in. The good news is, we willSuzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12434352929172476892009-10-27T19:13:10.320-04:002009-10-27T19:13:10.320-04:00Patti, I need to check out that series. I keep hea...Patti, I need to check out that series. I keep hearing great things about it, and I know Julie Lessman has stopped by several times. It's on my mental "to be read list." Now if I can just get through the actual stack of books beside my bed, maybe I can buy some more.<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75267624543501591632009-10-27T18:33:42.040-04:002009-10-27T18:33:42.040-04:00Dina, Wow, what a tonic of reality/dose of encoura...Dina, Wow, what a tonic of reality/dose of encouragement! Not an easy thing to do, Dina!<br /><br />My favorite romance? <br /><br />A Passion Denied FOR SURE! <br /><br /><br />If you read Julie Lessman's first and second books but haven't made time for the third, RUN to get the third. What I love is the development of the relationship between the sisters and the metamorphosis into theirPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86506570437903359702009-10-27T18:21:20.525-04:002009-10-27T18:21:20.525-04:00Connie, my Dance of the Dandelion book is the firs...Connie, my Dance of the Dandelion book is the first in a series. Each will have it's own new romance, which should keep the readers happy, but I will also have a chance to explore some of the real life trouble Dandelion and her hero experience. And it's not just boring trouble. Some of it's pretty dramatic since Dandelion made some poor choices in her youth.<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5906868513101800732009-10-27T18:07:26.469-04:002009-10-27T18:07:26.469-04:00Dina: You and Dani were obviously meant for each o...Dina: You and Dani were obviously meant for each other, though He wasn't going to make it easy! Thanks for the honesty -- as well as the HEA ending thus far. <br /><br />Communication between a couple is one of the most important factors. But it's one that must be practiced and honed. <br /><br />Your website is awesome. I have tons more to add to my list. Yours right up there on top.<br Connie Marquisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783619831204895170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83508104602287543132009-10-27T15:58:24.555-04:002009-10-27T15:58:24.555-04:00Cherie,
I really like your comment about having a...Cherie,<br /><br />I really like your comment about having a passionate relationship with Christ. In my new nonfiction book I have a chapter talking about marriage as a symbol for our relationship with Christ. I was having a hard time finding positive scriptures about passion. <br /><br />Then I switched to the Message version. It had tons of positive scriptures about passion. That made my day.<Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21891363066650157032009-10-27T15:56:16.628-04:002009-10-27T15:56:16.628-04:00Thanks, Edna, for sharing about your lovely family...Thanks, Edna, for sharing about your lovely family.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51566022176184337862009-10-27T15:09:24.906-04:002009-10-27T15:09:24.906-04:00Thanks for your honest post. I think that we all ...Thanks for your honest post. I think that we all get married with certain expectations. As we mature and grow in our relationship with God we see how silly some of our preconcieved notions are. I can look back today and think back to how silly I was about some things. It is a good thing that God is so patient. As for romances, I love passionate romances because I equate it with the Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88757739854613231122009-10-27T15:02:39.440-04:002009-10-27T15:02:39.440-04:00I love the story you posted, the older couple is m...I love the story you posted, the older couple is myself and my husband. we are coming up this next March to 49 years married. Four children, 8 grandchildren and 3 g-granddaughters. Our family has really grown, but we are just as we started living alone with each other again, <br /><br />Please enter me for a chace to win this wonderful book<br /><br /><br />mamat2730(at)charter(dot)netEdnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132658803192802735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31719094753282726732009-10-27T13:52:59.917-04:002009-10-27T13:52:59.917-04:00Dina and Dani,
Thank you for sharing your story w...Dina and Dani,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story with us. Light only shines through transparent glass!<br /><br />I also am finding a place over my keyboard for your list of what a Christian romance should have.<br /><br />WendaWenda Dottridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086728367896516923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-996293808047466542009-10-27T12:58:22.165-04:002009-10-27T12:58:22.165-04:00Thanks Dani and all.
Here's Deb's email s...Thanks Dani and all.<br /><br />Here's Deb's email so she will be officially entered in the grand prize drawing as well.<br /><br />kinthu @ att .net <br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42571702208402493722009-10-27T12:34:08.972-04:002009-10-27T12:34:08.972-04:00Great post. Do not enter me in the contest. I have...Great post. Do not enter me in the contest. I have already gotten the book. It was awesome. I love her books. thanks.<br />tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52549329752067873432009-10-27T12:29:19.609-04:002009-10-27T12:29:19.609-04:00Great post Dina. I know your husband very well and...Great post Dina. I know your husband very well and I'm shocked that you are still with him :)<br /><br />Dear all,<br />If you think that Dina's post is very transparent and revealing, wait until you read her upcoming book that she wrote in 6 days. (She rested on the 7th day:) I stayed up late last night reading it and I think that she did an excellent job covering most of the seen and Dani Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549010472971558761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-78415786581319150432009-10-27T12:24:40.930-04:002009-10-27T12:24:40.930-04:00I think one of the reasons I so enjoy inspirationa...I think one of the reasons I so enjoy inspirational romance is that, having removed the sex from the equation, the characters have to find other ways to develop their relationship, and faith is usually that way.<br /><br />Don't you wish more folks hung in through "the hard years"? Many of us have them. There are loads of stories to be told there.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36145590970172742872009-10-27T12:21:45.667-04:002009-10-27T12:21:45.667-04:00Hey Dina, thank you for the insightful post. I kno...Hey Dina, thank you for the insightful post. I know you've blessed many today with your words.<br /><br />I deleted my previous comment because I wrote it quickly and it didn't come out like I wanted it to, but anyhoo, I was referring to the Twilight phenomenon and the possibility of girls' (and women's) expectations that their husbands, future and present, will behave with EdwardSusanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68411162514536558942009-10-27T12:09:37.173-04:002009-10-27T12:09:37.173-04:00Dina,
thanks for being 'clear' and transpa...Dina,<br />thanks for being 'clear' and transparent!<br />Your story is proof of the transforming love of God. May He continue to bless and use you and Dani to reach others for Him! <br /><br />I bought into the romance notion back when Barbara Cartland was on every shelf. Needless to say a Rake and a Rogue sometimes stay that way. What's exciting in a dating relationship may not makeDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4010454983326247642009-10-27T11:27:34.965-04:002009-10-27T11:27:34.965-04:00Susanne, I heard of a new release by David C. Cook...Susanne, I heard of a new release by David C. Cook publishers called something like Romancing the Vampire. Anyway, from what I understood the premise is that the vampire hero is a poor imitation for what we truly seek in Christ. Kind of fits what you're saying.<br /><br />DinaDina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52432523748607120402009-10-27T10:46:12.108-04:002009-10-27T10:46:12.108-04:00God has been speaking to my heart recently about h...God has been speaking to my heart recently about how important transparency is in Christian ministry. Most people seem to think the opposite, that leaders need to act like they have it all together. In my experience, that route doesn't work nearly as well as honesty.<br /><br />God has given each of us a story, and if we tear out some of the pages, what good will it do anyone else?<br /><br /Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72887753954482051742009-10-27T10:44:53.736-04:002009-10-27T10:44:53.736-04:00So much wisdom and courage in this posting. These ...So much wisdom and courage in this posting. These are thoughts that should be put into realistic romances. I too believe as Christian writers we have an obligation to show what real love is all about. I hope to read more from you, Dina. You have so much to offer from your wealth of experience, and talent.Christine Lindsayhttp://www.christinelindsay.comnoreply@blogger.com