Comments for Deb Brammer

Comment on Writers’ Circle by Shea McAlpine Underwood

Shea McAlpine Underwood — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:45:37 +0000

Thank you for the chat and encouragement tonight, Deb! I hope your furlough has been refreshing.

Comment on Gluten-Free Recipes by debbrammer

debbrammer — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:49:10 +0000

Old El Paso taco seasoning mix no longer claims to be gluten free on the label, yet they don’t list wheat, barley, rye, or oats in their ingredients. My understanding is this: If a product from the US has wheat in it (except for meat) it must list wheat on the label, or any of the other top ten allergens. Since it doesn’t list any of these ingredients, it is safe for people on gluten free diets to eat it. If it is like Australia or New Zealand, in order to claim the gluten free label they have to have every batch tested, so most manufacturers don’t specify “gluten free” on their label even when it is perfectly safe to eat. I am told, however, that a very sensitive Celiac should choose products with the gluten free label. My husband is a Celiac, but he can eat products like this with no problem. If in doubt, check with your doctor or dietician.

Comment on Contact Me by debbrammer

debbrammer — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:13:33 +0000

You’re not missing anything. When it comes to adult fiction books I don’t know of anyone who narrows their market to fundamentalists. We won’t be able to include certain elements in of our novels, but I still believe we can write excellent, entertaining fiction with a strong message and find publishers. However, I always encourage writers who want to publish novels to start with articles and short stories for Christian publication. This allows you to develop your craft, build relationships with editors, and “pay your dues” as a Christian writer. Most book publishers would look for at least some publishing credits, maybe many, before they are ready to considering investing considerable money into a new novelist. That doesn’t make novel publication by a traditional publisher impossible, it just means that novels aren’t the first step toward publication.

Comment on Contact Me by Barb E.

Barb E. — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:20:36 +0000

Deb–

Happy to come across your site. I see we have some similar interests. I started writing puppet scripts for our small independent Baptist church while my husband was a pastor. When that ministry ended, I turned to writing fiction. In particular, inspirational adult mystery fiction.

Well, I studied, wrote, rewrote, attended conferences, and entered and finalled in contests. I’ve just sold a short piece to a Christian small press. But with the CBA world reflecting such a vast doctrinal expanse and a hugely varied expression of lifestyles, I would love to seek publication of future works with a publisher who focuses on the fundamental niche. And I would love to read books from this perspective, where the inspiration arc doesn’t need to be so generic. Only there doesn’t seem to be any such house–at least not for adult fiction. Am I missing something?

Comment on Gluten-Free Recipes by Denise

Denise — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:01:05 +0000

Through a Google search (Old El Paso gluten free), I found your blog. I am trying to confirm that Old El Paso taco seasonings are gluten free. Can you tell me if they are? Any information you can provide will certainly be appreciated. Have a great day! Thanks, Denise

Comment on - Fiction Books by debbrammer

debbrammer — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:03:36 +0000

Thanks so much for doing this! I found your reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but not on CBD or you own website. If you are interested may I recommend Careful Enough? by Dillon Forbes at BJUP. It is a realistic look at one kind of ministry in China.

Comment on - Fiction Books by Sharon A. Lavy

Sharon A. Lavy — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:19:23 +0000

I just posted a review of your book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Christianbook.com. I will be posting a longer review on my blog.

Comment on Writers’ Circle by Sharon A. Lavy

Sharon A. Lavy — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:37:00 +0000

My graddaughter wanted me to read Peanut Butter Friends in a Chop Suey World. I loved the book.

Comment on Contact Me by debbrammer

debbrammer — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:18:30 +0000

Thanks for your kind letter. I’m glad you enjoyed “Peanut Butter Friends in a Chop Suey World. Yes we married in 1977. My husband and I both graduated in 1977, then he went back for a fifth year and graduated again in 1978. Faith Baptist doesn’t offer a major in journalism. I took all the journalism courses they had. I majored in theology and Christian Education. (I actually came about one course short of having my CE major.) We moved to New Zealand in 1998. My daughters both attended Morrison in Taichung and some things in my fiction book are closely related to Morrison. I’d be glad to look over your finished chapter if you send it to my email address which I will send to your email address. Thanks for your interest in my book.

Comment on Contact Me by Bei Dawei

Bei Dawei — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:31:16 +0000

Dear Mrs. Brammer, I am working on a survey of English fiction related to Taiwan. So far I have more than fifty books, including your “Peanut Butter Friends…” (which BTW I enjoyed very much). Would you be willing to answer a few questions about it and you?

Anticipating yes…

1. Am I correct in understanding that you married in 1977 and graduated from college in 1978? (Your 2 biographical webpages contain a slight ambiguity/inconsistency.)

2. What was your major at Faith Baptist? Was it journalism?

3. In what year did you move to NZ? Are you still there?

4. Was the school in the novel based on Taichung American School (formerly Lincoln), or Morrison Academy? Or neither? Did either of your daughters attend?

Thank you very much, and if you would care to look over the finished chapter, I would be happy to send it.