Lori Stanley Roeleveld, Disturber of Hobbits

We are those who refuse to skim across the surface of faith. I write for all of us who have been unsettled from comfortable places and moved to follow Jesus into the adventure of our times. I, like you, seek the courage and confidence to carry on for Christ. When I find it, I share it here.—Heb. 10:39

Blogger, Jesus-follower. Making comfortable Christians continually late for dinner. Part-time giant-slayer.
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Maybe You Can’t Handle the Truth

“I’ve read the story you sent me. It’s not good. Try another form of writing.” A literary agent sent that comment in response to my first attempt at fiction. “You don’t even know what you’re trying to say, Lori. Until you do, you shouldn’t try to get someone to publish you.” Words from one of the first editors I pitched “No. No. That was not good writing. I’m disappointed. I expected more from you.” A writing workshop leader reacting as I read my attempt at his assignment. I have framed and hung these words on the walls of a special room in my… Read More