Update (9-26): I have
more blurbs than I can use. Thank you so much everyone. I'm disabling the blurb
email address below because it is getting spammed, big time.
There is no feeling quite like the feeling of
finishing a major writing project. I finished "The Shepherd's Story" today. I
can't tell you how relieved I am. This thing has taken up most of my writing
energy for several months now. I do not write fast. I do not crank out words. I
am a plodding, careful, slow, methodical writer. The Shepherds' Story is about
13,000 words. Or if this helps you - 28 pages, single-spaced, size 10 font.
For me, that is a LOT of words.
This year's story intersects with last year's
story. Last year the story began in Nazareth and ended up at the manger. This
year the story begins with the shepherds going out on the night shift, but it
ends up at the same place - the manger.
Chapters 6 and 7 take place in the same time
and place as chapters 7 and 8 of last year's story. But this time, you get the
scenes from a different viewpoint. Last year Mary and Jesus were central at the
manger, with the shepherds, Joseph, and others off to the side. This year we
find out what they were talking about over there in the corner. Turns out
something important was happening.
Things that were hinted at last year are
fleshed out. And things that were detailed last year are only mentioned briefly.
And this year you find out how Mordecai lost his voice.
But the important thing is I'm done. Finished.
Over. Recorded it today. It's being mixed and that's all there is besides
sending the files to iTunes for downloaders and getting covers printed. The CD
will be available the first of November.
Blurbs Needed:
Some days ago I asked
for blurbs about last year's Christmas story, which comes out in
print this year. I don't want famous people blurbs. I want YOUR blurbs. Yeah
you, the regular guy. The back cover will say, "What people you've never heard
of are saying about "A Christmas Story You've Never Heard."
All the blurbs sent to me so far are, well,
nice. Very flattering and I thank you for them. But I'd like a couple of edgy
ones, you know? Maybe a funny one. Maybe one that pokes fun of me a little bit.
You know what I'm saying? If you want to write a blurb about last year's
Christmas Story, send it to
blurb@reallivepreacher.com. If I use yours,
I'll include your blog below your blurb along with your name or blog handle. You
stand a VERY good chance of getting your blurb on the cover if it is funny or
strange or just quirky in some way.
THE CATCH - I need these by Monday. Yes,
this Monday. September 21st.
The finished cover with the actual
title.
I couldn't think of anything clever that wasn't
cheesy, so I just went with plain and simple.
rlp
