R. J. Anderson is a preacher’s daughter, women’s Bible teacher, and the author of ten traditionally published fantasy novels for children and teens.
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The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy

Some tales insist on dividing fantasy and reality, but others remind readers how both work together.
— R. J. Anderson —

The Christian Roots of Fantasy

The genre once known as ”fairy stories” sprang from biblical ground.
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Storytelling With Faith and Free Will

Fantasy novelist R. J. Anderson shares her conversation with author and artist Stephen McCranie.
— R. J. Anderson in July 2016 —

R. J. Anderson on Story Evangelism

“Evangelism … takes place between believers meeting non-believers face to face, and interacting with them. … A book cannot take the place of a person.”
— R. J. Anderson in October 2015 —

Do The Scriptures Work In Fantasy Realms?

I was astounded at how easily the Lord’s living verses could be woven together in a different realm with its own history. Because our Creator is unchanging, and His Word is eternal and alive, the Scriptures translate beautifully into other realms.
— R. J. Anderson in July 2014 —

Speculative Fiction And The Spiritual Journey

As devotees of speculative faith-based fiction, our genre’s cultural “neutral” ground should inspire us to literally move readers to consider their individual spiritual journeys. If, as readers, we find a great spec-fiction book that sends us digging through the scriptures, or pursuing a more active and honest relationship with our Creator, then we should share that book with our agnostic/atheist/lukewarm-believer friends.
— R. J. Anderson in December 2012 —

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To save their kingdom of doppelgängers, both orphaned Waruu and King Daccias must face their greatest enemy—each other. 

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