Yvonne Anderson writes fiction that takes you out of this world. Her first novel, The Story in the Stars, debuted in June 2011 and is an ACFW Carol Award finalist in the Speculative Fiction category. Her second, Words in the Wind, released August 1, 2012. Two additional titles will complete this Gateway to Gannah series. She is contest administrator for Novel Rocket's Launch Pad Contest for unpublished novelists. You may follow her wise words on the blog YsWords, or find her on Facebook or Twitter.
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Merry Mythmas

I sat in the pediatrician’s waiting room with a sick child browsing a dog-eared parenting magazine. It was a glossy holiday issue full of colorful pictures of luscious goodies, glittering decorations, and happy families. The magazine contained an article by […]
Yvonne Anderson, Dec 2013

In Which You Eavesdrop on A Conversation With Myself

Speculative fiction is sometimes defined as a fanciful story based upon a what-if scenario. What if there was intelligent life on other planets? What if mankind could travel through time? What if dragons were real? Of course all fiction involves […]
Yvonne Anderson, Dec 2013

For The Love Of God

I met the Lord the summer I was sixteen. A November or two later, I visited a local Baptist church for a Thanksgiving Eve service. That was forty years ago, and I no longer remember how I came to be […]
Yvonne Anderson, Nov 2013

The Importance Of Reading: A Biased Opinion

Bias doesn’t mean you’re wrong, as Neil Gaiman shows in a (London) Guardian interview.
Yvonne Anderson, Nov 2013

About That Kingdom… Come Again?

Two weeks ago, I shared my thoughts about the dual nature (spiritual and physical) of Christ’s Kingdom and how this worldview is not often reflected in fiction. One reader took objection, and I’m glad he question my assertions, as it’s […]
Yvonne Anderson, Oct 2013

Kingdom Come

Humans desire an ideal kingdom, a longing that Scripture promises to fulfill both spiritually and physically.
Yvonne Anderson, Oct 2013

Truth In Labeling

The world isn’t helped when Christian books further confusion about the faith.
Yvonne Anderson, Sep 2013

Looking For A Few Good Words

I’m choosy about books. I’m not so particular about genre, but I’m a terrible snob where the quality of writing is concerned. I want some depth to a story. A satisfaction of the spirit. I’m less concerned with a story’s […]
Yvonne Anderson, Sep 2013

Contemplations While Sitting on The Porch Snapping Green Beans

Only in an advanced society do we remove the tip ends of beans. Some say this unnecessary practice removes important nutrition and fiber. High-end restaurants often leave the tips for the sake of being fashionable. But I break them off […]
Yvonne Anderson, Aug 2013

About Time

Our human yearning for a lifetime do-over is probably one reason for our fascination with time manipulation.
Yvonne Anderson, Aug 2013

More Thoughts on Science and Fiction

Is the phrase “Christian sci-fi” really an oxymoron?
Yvonne Anderson, Jul 2013

More Thoughts About Science and Speculation

Depending on the version you read, the word “science†occurs twice in the Scriptures. In Daniel 1:4, the Babylonians sorted through the Jewish boys they’d taken captive, hoping to find some they could train in their own ways. They looked […]
Yvonne Anderson, Jul 2013

A Fantasy Character Looks At Science Fiction

Based on an early review of the book as “a solid bit of social science fiction,†the reader bought a copy, only to find he’d been hoodwinked. Righteously disgruntled, he wrapped up his resultant two-star review by saying, “Characters reciting […]
Yvonne Anderson, Jun 2013

O Pioneers!

1908 was a year for pioneering. The first long-distance radio message was sent that January. Robert Baden-Powell founded the worldwide Boy Scout movement. The aeronautics world saw its first passenger flight–a crude biplane carrying one passenger.  (Related note: Later that […]
Yvonne Anderson, May 2013

Inspiration From Surprising Sources

While back, I read a used copy of Ursula K. LeGuin’s The Left Hand of Darkness. And thought, Oh-oh – have I read this already? Parts of it look familiar.
Yvonne Anderson, May 2013

John Bunyan – This Is No Tall Tale

We think of speculative fiction as a fairly new art form. After all, who ever heard of anyone writing about fantasy worlds and that sort of thing in, say, the 17th century?
Yvonne Anderson, May 2013

“I Don’t Read Fiction,” She Said, Disapproving.

Apparently the church connection reassured her that I was safe to talk to. But to make sure we’d have no misunderstandings, she told me with self-righteous conviction, “I don’t read fiction.â€
Yvonne Anderson, Apr 2013

Bring In The Gospel, But Leave Your “Isms” At Home

The simple gospel is a gem of unfathomable proportions. So Christian writers, make sure it’s the gem the reader finds, not the box it’s in or the filigree that surrounds it.
Yvonne Anderson, Apr 2013

How Can They Hear?

A common complaint with Christian fiction is that it’s too preachy. Personally, I’m more apt to be dissatisfied because it’s not preachy enough.
Yvonne Anderson, Mar 2013

Where Are All The Superheroes?

From the halls of Odin to the exploits of Beowulf, the graphic-art mythos of Superman, the school day victories of colorful Power Rangers—why are superheros so super?
Yvonne Anderson, Feb 2013

More About Characters

The subject of characters in Christian fiction has been coming up on this blog a lot recently. I’ve appreciated E. Stephen Burnett’s excellent series “Fiction Christians From Another Planet†— Patrick Carr’s guest post about writers using real people as […]
Yvonne Anderson, Feb 2013

The Sincerest Form Of Flattery

When we strum chords to accompany the song in our hearts, or sand a tabletop to release the wood’s beauty, or write a story that echoes God’s, I expect He’d call that the sincerest form of flattery.
Yvonne Anderson, Jan 2013

May I Have A Word?

It’s easy to use the word word, but hard to define it with words. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? A sound with meaning? Not really.
Yvonne Anderson, Jan 2013

Ode To Verse

From Yvonne Anderson: “I think you never hoped to see / A poem on this blog by me. / Although the topic here’s Spec Fic, / My conscience feels no twinge or prick. …â€
Yvonne Anderson, Dec 2012

In Which I Take The “Wrong Vehicle” Out For Another Spin

A week and a half ago, Mike Duran contended that fiction is the wrong vehicle for theology. That generated a wonderful discussion, but I didn’t enter into either conversation because I needed time to craft a careful response. Which I’ll attempt today.
Yvonne Anderson, Dec 2012

Welcome: You Have Now Entered The Holiday Season

Experience tells us a holiday is frequently accompanied by social panic, financial insolvency, gastric disturbances, and familial discord. Good times!
Yvonne Anderson, Nov 2012

A Meandering Thank You

Yvonne Anderson, author of the science-fiction “Gateway to Gannah” series, shares her journey to publication in her first column as a new Speculative Faith regular contributor.
Yvonne Anderson, Nov 2012

Onward, Words!

God places value on words. He is a Writer, through clear instruction, stories, and more. Thus, our words and stories should remind us of His.
Yvonne Anderson, Sep 2012

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