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- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:17 pm
- Forum: God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything - by Christopher Hitchens
- Topic: Ch. 1: Putting It Mildly
- Replies: 37
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:laugh: You are correct I did not enjoy the book at all. I am not criticizing anyone for liking it. It is only my opinion. I did not care for his writing, arguments, or views. I have nothing againts atheism. Atheists have served in the military proudly and with distinction for as long as there has b...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: What fiction book should we read and discuss next?
- Topic: Fiction Book Suggestions Wanted: June & July 2009
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9734
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything - by Christopher Hitchens
- Topic: Ch. 1: Putting It Mildly
- Replies: 37
- Views: 29940
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Current Events & History
- Topic: Should the US invade sovereign nations - I vote yes!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 14880
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Reading for pleasure! What are you reading now?
- Replies: 410
- Views: 106787
I too read more than one book at a time. If I'm not writing, I'm reading. Currently I am reading ... Men are from Mars , Women are from Venus The picture of Dorian Gray (again) Marley and Me Plus , I'm editing my final draft for my third book to come out; Highway Destinations . Isn't life GRAND! :la...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:41 am
- Forum: Religion & Philosophy
- Topic: Language Barrier
- Replies: 69
- Views: 20795
A question along these lines would be to ask if knowledge exists without words? A pain in my leg is wordless just as are emotions. Intuition is wordless isn't it? I often feel that I stifle my intuition because I have to restrict it to a meaning that is commutable via words that already exist. Yet, ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:26 am
- Forum: A Passion for Poetry
- Topic: National Poetry Month April 2009
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5929
I entered the SC Poetry Initiative 2009 Single Poem Contest. The following is my entry. I'd like to know what you think about it. Ant feedback would be much appreciated. This poeam actually gave me an idea for my next book. Thank you. Midnight Shift Beginning at dusk, running the asphalt kicking up ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:14 am
- Forum: God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything - by Christopher Hitchens
- Topic: Ch. 1: Putting It Mildly
- Replies: 37
- Views: 29940
I have read some terrible books, but this is the topper of them all. I was VERY interested in reading what Hitchens had to say. I love to read opposing views simultaneously. I have to be honest- I could only get through 193 of the 286 pages and that was probably 100 pages of pushing myself. I have N...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: Arts & Entertainment
- Topic: Horror Genre Appreciation Thread
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6313
I don't know if anyone likes Serial Killer/Thrillers but if you do ... Vengeance Settles the Score is a good read. I have had a lot of good reviews on this book as far as an edge of your seat, page turner. Just a suggestion and I would truly appreciate the support. Even if you don't like the genre, ...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:03 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Finding a book distributor??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 737
Hi Charles, Welcome to Booktalk.org. That is great that you have written a book ... BRAVO! You didn't mention having an agent or who your publisher is ... Depending on your publisher, they will do some things but not much. This boils down to what type of PR was stated in your contract. If you have a...