Author: Marty DeLand (---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: 08-05-08 22:25
I would very much appreciate your impressions of my first query, please.
Dear Agent,
I respectfully submit my novel, THE CALL (150k), for your review.
Instead of converting the Navajo people to Mormonism, missionary John Hamblin may become one of them.
Nothing in "Elder" Hamblin’s hot-house upbringing prepares him for immersion into another alien world. His damaged faith snaps, plunging the young missionary into spiritual freefall. Hopelessly lost, John must rely on the Navajo people to show him some way back.
In 1971, I served as a Mormon Missionary on the Navajo Reservation. After those initial two years, I remained in our American Holyland for another eight. I paid my way by performing in an Indian/country band.
An intermittent command of the Navajo language landed me in situations few Anglos encounter. I learned to laugh, fight and love Indian-Style. In spite of my innocent igno-rances, those good people patiently taught me their mature wisdoms.
Thank you for your consideration,
Marty DeLand
Dear esteemed authors. What say you? And yes, in case anyone is wondering, there is an "Indian style" for practically everything.
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