I bid you all my greetings on this fine morn. My name is Starcrafter (taken from my work-in-progress) and I am an avid reader, writer, and worshiper.

I love the Lord with all of my heart and I strive to follow Him. My writing is all based from a Christian worldview and you will never, ever find any bad or inappropriate content in it.

I have finished one novel, which my grandmother, who is an author as well - Esther Seaton Dummer, Elusive Faith - is editing. I am currently working on book two of that series.

My main writing genres are fantasy as well as thrillers.

I take piano lessons and have previously taken lessons for the bass guitar. I play the drums at my church; I am starting to lead worship there on occasion.

I am currently reading Precisely Terminated by Amanda L. Davis.

I am signed on to review books with Zondervan's Z Street Team for free. I've already reviewed one, Interrupted: A Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker, fifteen-year-old author.

I have a Christian blog at www.jointhestarcrafters.blogspot.com

And most importantly, I LOVE JESUS!

~Starcrafter

Welcome, Starcrafter!


It sounds like you'll fit in perfectly, then!


That sounds really awesome that you can connect with your grandmother through writing.


I think we have some Amanda L. Davis fans here... *looks around*

*puts a big platter of cookies on the table*

*Welcomes new user* Welcome. *Hands Ketchup ice-cream*

Welcome to Holy Worlds, Starcrafter! I love your usernames on SF, and here.

Welcome to HW, Starcrafter! *Gives fuzzy kitten*

Welcome to Holy Worlds! *launches CRPGS haphazardly, filling the room with explosions of confetti and glitter*

Welcome to Holy Worlds!


That's a good philosophy for writing, and one that is unfortunately becoming less common...

Glad to see you joined over here too, Starcrafter! Here, have some more cookies. *gives cookies*

We all love Jesus very much around here, so we have that in common. I hope you enjoy the forums!

Thank you so much for all the welcomes!!! I am SO happy to find such an awesome forum! *graciously accepts all gifts*

Yes, I was really excited when I first found it too. It really is an awesome forum, the best there is for its purpose as far as I know.

Welcome, welcome. Though you've already been... well, glitterified, I fear I must track more in. I was ambushed, you see. *shakes confetti off her clothes and out of her hair*
It's okay, Lycanis. I'm still colourful.

So, Starcrafter. Have you ever read Narnia? What about Lord of the Rings?

Welcome to the wonderfulness of Holy Worlds, Starcrafter!

Welcome to HW, Starcrafter! Hope you enjoy your stay here in this place full of crazy fantasy writers. *sprinkles glitter around, and hands Starcrafter piece of apple pie*

Thanks, everyone for the welcomes! *accepts more gifts*

Yes, Aldara, I have read the Chronicles of Narnia. However, I have not read the Lord of the Rings and I probably won't.

Oooh! I haven't read LOtR either and probably won't. Pray tell, do you have any specific reasons why you don't think you will? *curious*

*also curious*

That might even make a good topic of discussion: Reasons to Read or Not Read The Lord of the Rings.

Welcome, Starcrafter! *Curtsies*

That does sound like it would be a good topic. I have never read or seen LotR, but I am considering it.

On a fantasy forum, Jonathan? What are you trying to do; make a convenient place for 99% of the HW population to annihilate the minority?

It seems like a worthwhile discussion.

Sure! What else!?

Okay...just kidding...(sort of )

I don't read or watch the Lord of the Rings, because of the use of mythical and mystical creatures in a way that doesn't glorify God, unlike the chronicles of Narnia.

Would you care to explain how there's a difference? I can see how they are different, but what makes it wrong in LotR?

If not used in a Godly way, then they are just mythical being. And mythical beings aren't Godly.
But if used as in the CoN, they are fantastical creatures created by God.
Another reason I do not read/watch them is because my parents told me that they don't want me to, so I have chosen to honor them.

This makes sense, and I agree, but what I meant was, how are they used in an ungodly way in LotR?



I understand and respect that. Please don't think that I'm telling you you should read/watch them, I'm just wondering about the details of your view (if you prefer not to talk about it anymore, don't worry about saying so, I don't mind if you don't wanna talk about it, and I don't wanna bother you ).

Hey, guys! I am also hosting a giveaway at my blog. I need seven more followers in the next twelve days, May 7, and then I'll post the giveaway for the Song of Albion Trilogy by Stephen R. Lawhead. Check it out!

www.jointhestarcrafters.blogspot.com

*Follows Star's blog*

Thanks, Lady Elanor!

That's a great blog you've got! I read the...what do you call it, summary(?) of your story and it sounds interesting! Also those word-counters are a neat way to show people your progress on your books.

No problem! Love the blog, by the way. I read a poem you wrote on there, it was really beautiful.

Thanks, Lycanis!! Yeah, I love them too. It's cool to be able to see the bar move ahead as I add word after word. If you want, I can give you the link.

You're welcome.

Yeah, I really like to watch my stats when I do Nanowrimo they have a bar like that.
Sure, I'd like that.

Here it is!

Moderator's note: This link contains some things that may be objectionable, please consider this before viewing.
http://svenja.atspace.com/wordmeter.html

Wow, that's pretty awesome, thank you! I'll be using that when I get a website.

That is cool! *Plans to put on blog* How do you update the count?

Awesome, Lycanis! You just fill in the information on the link inside the boxes

Welcome to Holy Worlds, Starcrafter! I like your username. ^^ How did you design it (other than it being a part of your novel)?

I hope you've been enjoying your time here so far. It's always so encouraging to see so many new members who want to serve the Lord through their writing.

Welcome again!

~Calen

Thanks for the welcome, Calen! I think that it was divine inspiration. In fact, that one name that popped into my head was the very foundation of my novel. So now, I normally use it as my usernames, save for a few rare cases.

Also, there are six days left and I need six more followers on my blog. If it reaches thirty followers, then, on May seventh, I will post the giveaway post, on which you can comment to enter. Please follow!

www.jointhestarcrafters.blogspot.com

Don't forget to follow Star's blog, guys!

How did you like it? I did a Podcast with Amanda on the book, if you are interested.

Oh, where are my manners. Welcome welcome! I should have started with that. *sighs * Oh well. I am a hopeless mess, I think.

I followed your blog, though I can't do the give away because I live in Canada.

Did you get enough followers in the end, Star?

Thanks, Aliza! Hopefully next time I will be able to stretch out to Canada as well.

At the time of the giveaway post, I had 26 followers, but I decided to go ahead and just do it since so many of my loyal followers had chipped in. Now, however, I have 31 followers!

31 followers is pretty good, that's great Starcrafter!

Yep! Almost forgot to mention, the giveaway on my blog is open! Head on over! www.jointhestarcrafters.blogspot.com

Awesome! Congrats.

Giveaway ends at midnight tonight!!! (Pacific Standard Time)