tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post5056364619748445142..comments2021-10-26T08:21:09.600-05:00Comments on Terri Rainer Published Author: Gerard the Gede, Guardian of the Veil Part 2TerriRainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301763290901887933noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-73507259205751663272008-09-14T13:26:00.000-05:002008-09-14T13:26:00.000-05:00mambo m.b.I am very sorry if I offended you, it wa...mambo m.b.<BR/><BR/>I am very sorry if I offended you, it was certainly not my intention to do so. As for the name "Gerard", while reading about the Gede, Saint Gerard was mentioned, so I incorporated the two names of the Saint, and the Gede.<BR/><BR/>In my defense, these are short stories that I spent very little time on for a fledgling magazine. I have since decided that the Gede would make a wonderful full length novel. <BR/><BR/>I would much appreciate any information that you would like to provide about the Gede. I would love it if you emailed me. <BR/><BR/>I will most certainly do more research on the Gede, but you must understand that a bit of creative license is needed. I would also like to write it without being offensive to your religion.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!<BR/>:) TerriTerriRainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301763290901887933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-52482371862449297592008-09-14T12:16:00.000-05:002008-09-14T12:16:00.000-05:00As a Vodou priestess, I'm offended by your margina...As a Vodou priestess, I'm offended by your marginalization of the Gede. The fact that you would imagine a character based on an actor to have the power of Baron Samedi, and not know anything about what the Gede represent or their power, is something I suppose should be expected from the ignorant masses... but it is still offensive. <BR/>Your writing also lacks description, plot, and forethought. There's a distinct reason why writers say: stick with what you know. Might I suggest you read more history and religion so that your writing will at least have depth?<BR/>I channel the Gede on a daily basis. They are not at all pleased with this gross misrepresentation at a 6th grade level. Not at all pleased is an understatement. <BR/>Even in fantasy, if you are going to reference religion, at least get your facts right and don't misuse terms and concepts from spirits of the dead who have been crossing into this world for 6,000 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-737560197218660022008-07-07T14:26:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:26:00.000-05:00Awesome Terri! It's so interesting to read the dif...Awesome Terri! It's so interesting to read the different ideas people write about--I guess the possibilities are endless. Keep up the great work! I'm so happy for you that you are realizing your dreams!<BR/><BR/>I've just started looking into breaking into freelancing & entering some contests. It seems a bit daunting sometimes (since I have no published clips/work to show yet) but I love writing & I feel like I've finally found my "thing."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-78991836274586737912008-07-07T00:32:00.000-05:002008-07-07T00:32:00.000-05:00Skeeter: Thanks! It will be in the next issue, whi...Skeeter: Thanks! It will be in the next issue, which I believe comes out in September.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. 4444: Thanks, I HATE leaving the story incomplete, but I am limited in the length, and this keeps those stories coming for the next issues! When I get the Gede story finished, I will send it to you for your professional opinion BEFORE I submit it for the contest! LOL<BR/><BR/>:) TerriTerriRainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301763290901887933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-11809295045246859332008-07-06T21:33:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:33:00.000-05:00Love the ending; leaves me wondering what happens....Love the ending; leaves me wondering what happens... Nice work, Terri. I'm so happy for you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-37623797859682815352008-07-06T13:06:00.000-05:002008-07-06T13:06:00.000-05:00Nice! Very well done. We'll see it in print soon t...Nice! Very well done. We'll see it in print soon then? You're doing great dear. See you on Wednesday. Bring Lisa.Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187266415669955956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-78358883241492209642008-07-05T16:13:00.000-05:002008-07-05T16:13:00.000-05:00Well, I'm cheering for you! The story is just so c...Well, I'm cheering for you! The story is just so cool. I feel I know him, and now with Lissette in the mix, it makes for intrigue and suspense.<BR/><BR/>And that's great about making more cash. Love Unlimited must be lovin' you!<BR/><BR/>MaryMary Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099418115687661920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-43480700160887266542008-07-05T02:36:00.000-05:002008-07-05T02:36:00.000-05:00Thanks Mary! The coolest thing about this story is...Thanks Mary! <BR/><BR/>The coolest thing about this story is that I am making three times more for this Gede story than I did the first! Well, maybe it's not the COOLEST thing, but it sure doesn't hurt!<BR/><BR/>I am going to write more of Gerard and Lissette's story for a contest. It will be short/novella length. The winner of the contest gets their work published and sold at Borders, Barnes & Noble, and at the publisher's on-line store. <BR/><BR/>:) TerriTerriRainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301763290901887933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207535421877539594.post-58754386480047448512008-07-04T15:09:00.000-05:002008-07-04T15:09:00.000-05:00FABULOUS!!!! I love your stories, Terri. They REAL...FABULOUS!!!! I love your stories, Terri. They REALLY make me want to read more. Congrats on your second published story. Keep them coming, girl!<BR/><BR/>MaryMary Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099418115687661920noreply@blogger.com