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Several people have expressed concern over the mention of sex in the list of qustions at the start of the blurb:
"Can preachers have sex on Sundays? What do drive-by diaper stores and God have in common? How can a bowl of noodles lead to greater contentment? Find the answer to these and over 70 other mysteries as you laugh and grow your way through Mirth and Worth in the Real Lane."
The last thing I want is to offend or embarrass people, or make them think the whole book ia about sex. But I do want a great hook to pique readers' interest and encourage them to buy the book. So, tell me: are you offended by this? Does it embarrass you? Shall I leave it in, or axe it in leiu of a milder question?
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Guess it all comes down to marketing strategy - which has always been a tricky subject for me. I suggest going to God about it. Opinion polls are just that - peoples' opinions...I think of Jesus' response to Peter that time: "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
(Rereading this, I'm aware it could sound critical or harsh. I assure you, that is NOT the intent. Just sayin' if you lack wisdom, ask God.)
It doesn't offend me, Jen, however, I did wonder about it.
My first thought is it made you real and approachable and that's what I would want people to feel when they pick up the book--even non Christians,
It doesn't offend me at all, but then, I'm not easily offendable and I don't think God ever meant Christians to be prude about sex. God created it after all. It's a beautiful, wonderful thing in the context of marriage! My pastor gave a whole sermon about sex once and it was beautiful!
I might have a different reaction than most readers. But my reaction to that question was, "Why shouldn't they have sex on Sundays?"
no, not offended at all, and I agree that it makes you seem approachable and willing to talk about anything and make it fun. By doing that, it does hook the reader. That doesn't mea you're just being about marketing; it means you're being about who you are and putting that out there. Besides, as has been said, a gift of God should never be considered taboo.
Does not offend me, but perhaps it can be muted a bit if that is something that people express concern over.
I'm good w/ it.
~ Wendy
Doesn't offend me.
I am not offended at all. You are being real and that's what is so AWESOME about you!
Blessings~
Laura
Sex or the mentioning of it, does not offend me one bit. Like someone else said, it's a beautiful thing that God created for married folks. However, there are some people who would be highly offended and embarrassed by it. But I'll ask, if that's the case, "Then is this book for them anyways????" I'm all about target marketing and I understand that the things I do are not for EVERYONE. Only the really special people. LOL!!!
If I didn't know you, I would not get a book with that on the flap. I might enjoy reading your funny stories about such things, but as I said, if I didn't know you, I wouldn't get the book. I know I am in the minority. And since I do know you, I definitely want to get your book with any blub on it.
This doesn't offend me, but I also wonder the same question as Katie--why not?
As a pastor's wife, I understand completely your heart here. It doesn't offend me at all. I find myself drawn to discovering the mystery of your words.
Pray friend. I trust God will lead you perfectly:)
I can see both sides of it. It doesn't offend me, and I think it will draw some in. But I can see too, how it might put some off. How are you feeling about it - bottom line wise? Or have you over thought it so much...? The Lord will give you the perfect answer, I am sure of it. :)
I'm not offended by it at all...I guess it depends on who your target audience is and how you picture them responding.
Karen: Oh, I over think everything--it's annoying!
Sarah: My target audience is people who need to find out that God is FUN.
Go for it Jeanette, I thought it was a great blurb. Didn't notice anything offensive :)
I like what Katie said, but I feel like Karen. While it doesn't offend me, I can see that it would put some people off. Wish we could give you an up-or-down answer, but this is one you and the Lord will have to work through.
You know I'd buy your book regardless, right? :)
Again, congratulations!
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