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01-06-2006, 08:50 PM
Well, I figured movies always put out previews way before they release them in the theaters. So I thought I'd tell you all that I'm working on writing a book. I guess I should call it more of a story, because I don't think it will really be of "book length". I've been working on the character development and last night I wrote the prologue. I'm all excited about it, so I thought I'd share it with you. But FIRST, I wanted to ask any artists or graphics people for your help. Once I finish the story (it will probably be a while) I'll need help with some illustrations. I can't draw or anything. So if you are good with pictures, drawing, or computer art, your help will be much appreciated!! (Let me know if you are interested in helping) But I'll remind you about later. Here is the prologue of my book: (let me know what you think!)
What is love? Can anyone really answer that? It surely would not be a simple answer. There are so many different kinds of love. Love of family, friends or even a pet. Love of objects, activities and of course we all love certain kinds of foods. Many of us also believe in, and love God our Father, who obviously loves us very much in return. But the kind of love in this story, is the love that one has for a significant other, a love for someone that brings meaning and purpose into your life, a love that stirs within you. So what is this sort of love? I believe it is a feeling that is completely indescribable. I could attempt to explain it. It’s wonderful, amazing, warm, passionate…but no adjective, nor group of adjectives combined, could fully describe such a wonderful feeling. A feeling of comfort, longing, care and hope all rolled into one. A love such as this is not easy to find. When it is found, it does not fade quickly, but continues to grow stronger despite how others view it or even discourage it. I believe true love can conquer all things.
But you want to know about the story, right? Well, this story is based on the song “Travelin’ Soldier.” Though the song has been sung by multiple artists, it was the Dixie Chicks’ version of this song that inspired me to write the following story. What is more inspiring than the thrill of young love? Just as the song, my story is set in the time of the Vietnam War, a time when emotions were mixed among the American people. Young men were being called to fight for their country, both by choice and by the force of the draft. The following story is a classic tale of love and war….
What is love? Can anyone really answer that? It surely would not be a simple answer. There are so many different kinds of love. Love of family, friends or even a pet. Love of objects, activities and of course we all love certain kinds of foods. Many of us also believe in, and love God our Father, who obviously loves us very much in return. But the kind of love in this story, is the love that one has for a significant other, a love for someone that brings meaning and purpose into your life, a love that stirs within you. So what is this sort of love? I believe it is a feeling that is completely indescribable. I could attempt to explain it. It’s wonderful, amazing, warm, passionate…but no adjective, nor group of adjectives combined, could fully describe such a wonderful feeling. A feeling of comfort, longing, care and hope all rolled into one. A love such as this is not easy to find. When it is found, it does not fade quickly, but continues to grow stronger despite how others view it or even discourage it. I believe true love can conquer all things.
But you want to know about the story, right? Well, this story is based on the song “Travelin’ Soldier.” Though the song has been sung by multiple artists, it was the Dixie Chicks’ version of this song that inspired me to write the following story. What is more inspiring than the thrill of young love? Just as the song, my story is set in the time of the Vietnam War, a time when emotions were mixed among the American people. Young men were being called to fight for their country, both by choice and by the force of the draft. The following story is a classic tale of love and war….