Comments 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.

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?

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.

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.

By: debbrammer

debbrammer — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:10:42 +0000

I’m glad to help. I believe you are getting the sale price right now. I don’t set the price.

By: barbara moyer

barbara moyer — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:03:48 +0000

Deb,
Your O.T. stories are perfect. Now I don’t have to “reinvent the wheel.” Thank you for making the Life of Christ books so affordable. To God be the glory! Barb

By: debbrammer

debbrammer — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:36:41 +0000

Click on the “rbpstore” link under the title and it will take you to a website where you can buy the Life of Christ book. You can download the Old Testaments lessons for free by clicking on the individual lessons. I hope you find them helpful.

By: Barbara Moyer

Barbara Moyer — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:00:10 +0000

Hi Deb,
I am teaching ESL to Chinese speakers on Guam. I was introduced to your site by Ruth Harbour, missionary to Taiwan. I am very interested in your lessons in Genesis and life of Christ, or the Gospel of John. Are these printed in book form? I see from above comments there must be. How do I obtain copies? Eager to hear from you. God’s best, Barb

By: debbrammer

debbrammer — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:53:10 +0000

Great to hear from you Jennifer! I’m always glad to hear my ESL book is being used.

By: Jennifer Deans Larson

Jennifer Deans Larson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:39:15 +0000

Hey Deb! We are in Fl for a few weeks and I have the opportunity to work with some Chinese students for a couple of classes. The pastor here said he had an ESL book I might like to use. Surprise! It was written by you. I really like it. It reminds me of the ones used by OMS in Taiwan only better. Hope your family is doing well. Jennifer