We are lonesome animals. We spend our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say – and to feel -”Yes, that’s the way it is, or at least the way I feel it.” You’re not as alone as you thought. John Steinbeck
We read to know we are not alone. C.S.Lewis
In the middle of our families and communities we can feel alone. Stories are the way we move from loneliness to connection. Through story we can find a connection with each other, with our larger community, with our ancestors and our past. Maybe we can even find our place in God’s story.
That’s beautiful.
This is true for the one who reads or hears the story – is it also true for the writer or the teller of the story?
Betsy and Laurie
Click here to follow the progress of our first book for adults, The Shepherd’s Song.
I do know that I became very connected to the characters in my novel–almost obsessively so, which may be why the book was on hiatus for awhile. Now that I’m working on it again, I can see that I’ve grown measurably since “their” story began–so I’m looking expectantly to what’s next in my own life, as I shepherd my characters and their story along; I’m eager to see a picture of redemption in the pages, which reflects what God has done for the author! God bless you BIG, Sisters–love, sis Caddo
great – our writing should reflect what God has done for us!
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As a blogger, I have to say it’s true for me. I love becoming connected to those who follow or comment on my blog or to other bloggers I follow.
janet
I think this is a universal truth for the writer. Think of the emmigrant stones, where people just left their names and a date, to lend hope to other travelers. Even graffiti passes this test, with the desire to be read, remembered, and noticed. And many, many of the sefl-published books in this world are printed in about 15 copies, just for the family, just to “pass it on”, just for memory’s sake.
Of course, if millions want to read my book, I won’t argue with them!
Yes, good thoughts – thanks