Well done Joanne. I applaud this article and your first book. Honestly I didn't think about who was what when I read your book. It was a great book and an object lesson for those intolerant people that live among us and must make bigoted comments to feel better about themselves.
I detest labels of all kinds people are people. I am not a religious person but I do firmly believe in the "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It seems like the ultra Christian factions in this world have forgotten Jesus' lessons of selflessly loving your neighbors, loving your enemies, forgiving others, serving others, all found in the New Testament. Nowhere will you find him giving you the go ahead to hate, discriminate against or belittle anyone.
So kudos the the writers who step out and present us with what the world is actually like. And to the one star reviewers maybe its time they reviewed their attitudes.
Ahhh Wendy such great points. I agree entirely; no one will find Christ advocating for hate or discrimination. I don't understand this tendency among such factions and I never have.
Thank you for that compliment, as well. To be fair (ha) I never would have written this, nor been slapped into awareness about the full effects my books might have, without that reviewer. Although I entirely agree.
Faith is all it's colours is about love. That's the baseline, the foundation. Before the architects move in and construct a building that skews all that to blazes.
You may consider yourself a heathen but your values and beliefs speak louder to me of love than many christians I have known.
Adam's Witness is a great book and Adam and Grace is a great series.
I salute you once again. I'm proud to know you and honoured to be your friend.
1. We are indeed in reverse as far as liberal attitudes to each other go. Way back in some distant time, women were physically punished for trying to get education, (Hypatia and Catherine of Alexandria both scholars, both tortured and martyred), and in my childhood verbal abuse was commonplace. It receded and people seemed to become more accepting. Now we're going in reverse and being openly vile seems to be the way to be.
2. Less than five stars may upset some. But like you say, you can learn a lot about yourself and your readership from the lowest points. I read somewhere that to gain the best idea of how good something is, read the thre star reviews, therein one finds the more thoughtfully critical writing.
Someone's sexuality is none of my business, and it shouldn't be anyone else's. Humans, it seems, are an intolerant species.
I agree with Wendy's post. When I read the book, I didn't discern differences or 'who was what' as she said. I read the book because it was good. I do not see color, race, or religion. We are each our own and should be celebrated as such. Your writing is great, your philosphies are great, and you can be happy with all you are!!! Bring on those one star reviews. We will take them and revel in the fact that you, honored reader felt the need to tell us what you thought. Yes, all are welcome in our world, the writer's world. Jo, Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. Oh yes, I agree with Lily ,as well. Our writing community is wonderful, and I am so happy to be a part of it.
Well done Joanne. I applaud this article and your first book. Honestly I didn't think about who was what when I read your book. It was a great book and an object lesson for those intolerant people that live among us and must make bigoted comments to feel better about themselves.
I detest labels of all kinds people are people. I am not a religious person but I do firmly believe in the "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It seems like the ultra Christian factions in this world have forgotten Jesus' lessons of selflessly loving your neighbors, loving your enemies, forgiving others, serving others, all found in the New Testament. Nowhere will you find him giving you the go ahead to hate, discriminate against or belittle anyone.
So kudos the the writers who step out and present us with what the world is actually like. And to the one star reviewers maybe its time they reviewed their attitudes.
Ahhh Wendy such great points. I agree entirely; no one will find Christ advocating for hate or discrimination. I don't understand this tendency among such factions and I never have.
Thank you for that compliment, as well. To be fair (ha) I never would have written this, nor been slapped into awareness about the full effects my books might have, without that reviewer. Although I entirely agree.
Faith is all it's colours is about love. That's the baseline, the foundation. Before the architects move in and construct a building that skews all that to blazes.
You may consider yourself a heathen but your values and beliefs speak louder to me of love than many christians I have known.
Adam's Witness is a great book and Adam and Grace is a great series.
I salute you once again. I'm proud to know you and honoured to be your friend.
Lily, thank you so much for your support and lovely words. I'm touched and ever so grateful.
thank you for sharing your words with us
Well said, Jo.
Two points:
1. We are indeed in reverse as far as liberal attitudes to each other go. Way back in some distant time, women were physically punished for trying to get education, (Hypatia and Catherine of Alexandria both scholars, both tortured and martyred), and in my childhood verbal abuse was commonplace. It receded and people seemed to become more accepting. Now we're going in reverse and being openly vile seems to be the way to be.
2. Less than five stars may upset some. But like you say, you can learn a lot about yourself and your readership from the lowest points. I read somewhere that to gain the best idea of how good something is, read the thre star reviews, therein one finds the more thoughtfully critical writing.
Someone's sexuality is none of my business, and it shouldn't be anyone else's. Humans, it seems, are an intolerant species.
Applause! applause! Thank you for these wonderful and well-considered points, Alex. And for weighing in. Always grateful.
I agree with Wendy's post. When I read the book, I didn't discern differences or 'who was what' as she said. I read the book because it was good. I do not see color, race, or religion. We are each our own and should be celebrated as such. Your writing is great, your philosphies are great, and you can be happy with all you are!!! Bring on those one star reviews. We will take them and revel in the fact that you, honored reader felt the need to tell us what you thought. Yes, all are welcome in our world, the writer's world. Jo, Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. Oh yes, I agree with Lily ,as well. Our writing community is wonderful, and I am so happy to be a part of it.