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Since we are seeing Miss Morton through Watson’s eyes, even if she did have some small weakness he (and therefore, we) would probably be blind to it since he’s in love with her.

@bluejay– That sounds like fun. Where I am, it’s over 100 degrees. 🙂
@overcomer – I’ve only written a long short story, but what I learned probably applies to a novel, too. With my story, I had the basic outline in my head, so I sat down and tried to write it in order, starting from the beginning. I kept getting stuck on little things though,…[Read more]

If you’re capitalizing the pronouns of the Father and the Holy Spirit, then I think your readers might be a little confused if you don’t capitalize the Prince’s. And even though Jesus was human, He was also God at the same time, so I don’t think capitalizing them will compromise your message. But you know what will fit your story best; that’s just…[Read more]

I think it would be neat if you capitalized it. There’s nothing cheesy about that (in my humble opinion, anyway 🙂 ).

@Daeus As I was reading your comment about Holmes being a “cold, hard logician”, it occurred to me that through the series he often complains about life being dull and miserable, and maybe the author did that on purpose to show the result of being completely logical and emotionless. Holmes is brilliant, but he is a very unhappy person. I don’t…[Read more]

Hmm…I think I’d like to tackle number 4 and the bonus question. Watson’s attraction to Mary is definitely significant, because it adds a very interesting twist to the climax. I won’t say how, since we aren’t there yet.
Why did Holmes suggest Martyrdom of Man? I’m not sure. It was a very controversial book at the time, so maybe the author was…[Read more]

@Kate-Flournoy
Oh, I had forgotten about the discipline aspect. *shudders* Thanks for the warning. Fire Ships sounds intriguing. I’ll ask my parents to check that one out. Thank you for the recommendation. 🙂

If you like Answers in Genesis, I bet you would like Jonathan Park. Most of the episodes are about Creation Science, and the storyline and adventure are amazing. They are sadly expensive, though. 🙁

@Kate-Flournoy — Thanks! Immorality and bad language are what my parents are most concerned about for him, so they will definitely have to screen it. I thought it was one movie, but it sounds like there’s a series. Is there an episode that you especially recommend?

@writefury – I was wondering if my little brother would enjoy the Horatio Hornblower movie, since he loves Master and Commander, Henty and anything else to do with England and the sea. Is it a movie you would recommend for a 14-year-old? Thanks. 🙂

Hi, Faith! I can’t say that I completely agree, but I do see what you mean. And please don’t feel bad about bringing up an old topic; it was a while ago, and not many people saw it. 🙂

@jadamae – Thanks for sending me your story! The past few days have been busier than I thought, but hopefully I will be able to finish it tomorrow. I’ve only read a few pages, but I really like it so far. 🙂

Hi @C-C-Lane , welcome to the forum! The Black Arrow is one of my favorites, too. Aside from the slow middle section, it’s probably one of the best medieval books I’ve read. Oh, and the book review starts next Monday, so you have plenty of time to join. We’re doing Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. 🙂

@Timothy-Young As a Christian, I would avoid writing alien fiction for several reasons. First of all, I second what Kate and Gabrielle said: aliens don’t exist, and writing about them as if they did does more harm than good, since there are cults who believe in and worship them. And now that the intelligent design of the universe is becoming…[Read more]

I’m interested! Beta reading is such fun. Here’s my email- I’ll break it up into sections so it doesn’t become a link:
sarah_h
742@
icloud.com

@overcomer – oh wow, thank you so much for recommending Study in Scarlet. I just finished it, and I will never see Sherlock Holmes the same way again. I really like his original character.

Oh, and as of this minute, Sign of the Four and Study in Scarlet are both free on iBooks. I hope they remain that way….

@Daeus Next Monday… Is that the 27th or the week after that?

Next Monday… Is that the 27th or the week after that?

I’ve never read Study in Scarlet, but I have read most of the others, so I’m pretty well acquainted with the characters. I’m so glad we’re doing a Sherlock Holmes story! This is going to be fun. 🙂