Dean Betts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is "One" the name of a character in this book?Good question. In a word no, but a word doesn't suffice. So . . . .I had to invent a pronoun usage for a creature that is made up of two entities in close union. "I", "You","He", "She", "We and
. . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some references and quotes from the Baha`i faith tucked away within the story, on this list? The book comes out in February and is available for pre-order at the moment.Regards, Scott
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Well, even if it's _not_ okay, the least you could do now that you've
tantalized some of us is to tell us the name of the book! ;-)
--Sekhmet
In a message dated 10/10/06 8:30:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
. . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some
references
Congratulations, Scott. Tell us about your book.
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From: Scott Saylors [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:30 am
Subject: Is it okay? . . . .
To: Baha'i Studies bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
. . . to announce the publication of a novel I have written
Okay, I'll bite the bullet. If it turns out it's not okay, just delete the message, Susan.The title is Sword of the Dajjal, you can find the pre-sale announcement at: http://www.capripublishing.net/ click on books, click on Sci-Fi and scroll down.It is science fiction set 600 years
So this is an ebook?
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From: Scott Saylors [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 3:12 pm
Subject: Re: Is it okay? . . . .
To: Baha'i Studies bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
Okay, I'll bite the bullet. If it turns out it's not okay, just
delete the message, Susan
No, it will be a trade back (6X9 soft cover). I haven't sold e-book rights as yet.Scott[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So this is an ebook? - Original Message -From: Scott Saylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 3:12 pmSubject: Re: Is it okay? . . . .To: Baha'i S
Hello Scott, to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with some references and quotes from the Baha`i faith tucked away within the story, Since it contains quotes and referencesabout the Faith, did you have to get approval from the Baha'i review committeewhere you
The quote is unattributed and the word "Baha`i" is only used in reference to individuals. The main character never discloses his religion, and I say nothing that might be construed as an offical stance.An alien asks the main character "What is it that your Persian Prophets said of this?"
I thought it might help to actually quote from the text of the book: " . . .Such agony and destruction puzzles One. One cannot understand why one segment of your society should wish to impose its will on the rest of your people, by manipulating them with violence and terror. A people subjugated
Is "One" the name of a character in this book?
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I thought it might help to actually quote from the text of
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