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My Screenwriter Mom Introduced Me to Fantastic Sci-Fi in the 1960s
Articles | Jason William Karpf on Feb 25, 2021

52. Do Christians Really Need Science Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 3
Podcast | Lorehaven on Feb 23, 2021

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News | Lorehaven on Feb 22, 2021

The Hourglass and the Darkness
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 19, 2021

Venus is More Than Just a Love Goddess
Articles | Shannon Stewart on Feb 18, 2021

Introducing Fantasy Enthusiast and New Lorehaven Writer Shannon Stewart
News | Lorehaven on Feb 17, 2021

Stories with Bad Ideas Can Still Help Us Grow
Articles | L.G. McCary on Feb 15, 2021

Gretchen and the Bear
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 12, 2021

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome
Articles | Josiah DeGraaf on Feb 11, 2021

Introducing Fantasy Creator and New Lorehaven Writer Josiah DeGraaf
News | Lorehaven on Feb 10, 2021

51. Do Christians Really Need Fantasy? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 2
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Feb 9, 2021

The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy
Articles | R. J. Anderson on Feb 8, 2021

Torch
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 5, 2021

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters
Articles | Elijah David on Feb 4, 2021

How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good
Articles | Zackary Russell on Feb 3, 2021

Introducing Sci-Fi Creator and New Lorehaven Writer Zackary Russell
News | Lorehaven on Feb 2, 2021

50. Do Christians Really Need Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 1
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Feb 2, 2021

Frank E. Peretti to Give Keynote Address at Realm Makers Writers Conference This July
News | E. Stephen Burnett on Feb 1, 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Jan 29, 2021

How A Year Without Superhero Films Rebooted Our Universe
Articles | Jason Joyner on Jan 28, 2021

New Book ‘Reading Evangelicals’ Will Focus on Famous Christian Fiction
News | E. Stephen Burnett on Jan 27, 2021

Introducing Superhero Novelist and New Lorehaven Writer Jason C. Joyner
News | Lorehaven on Jan 27, 2021

49. How Can We ‘Terraform’ the Church to Enjoy Fantastic Fiction?
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Jan 26, 2021

Militant Secularism Could Force Christians to Create New Subcultures
Articles | Mike Duran on Jan 25, 2021

Flight of the Raven
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Jan 22, 2021

‘One Piece’ Manga Reaches Chapter 1000: How Did This Pirate Become King?
Articles | L. Jagi Lamplighter on Jan 20, 2021

48. What Were the Top Seven Issues for Lorehaven Readers in 2020?
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Jan 19, 2021

To Shape a Story is to Shape a Soul
Articles | L.G. McCary on Jan 18, 2021

Author Ted Turnau Finds The Hidden Grace of Pixar’s ‘Soul’
News | E. Stephen Burnett on Jan 15, 2021

Introducing Thriller Novelist and New Lorehaven Writer L. G. McCary
News | Lorehaven on Jan 15, 2021

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Etania's Worth, M. H. Elrich
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When Desperate Measures Are All You Have Left, J. C. Morrows
Fractures, James C. Joyner
Torch, R. J. Anderson
The Terran Summit, Anna Zogg
The Xerxes Factor, Anna Zogg
The Paradise Protocol, Anna Zogg
The Awakened, Richard Spillman
The Ascension, Richard Spillman
Love's Sacrifice, Kelsey Norman
Unbroken Spirit, Kelsey Norman
Seed: Judgment, Joshua David
The Rooster and the Raven King, John Paul Tucker
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The Hourglass and the Darkness
“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 19, 2021

Gretchen and the Bear
“Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 12, 2021

Torch
“Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 5, 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor
“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 29, 2021

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Introducing Superhero Novelist and New Lorehaven Writer Jason C. Joyner

This Thursday, Jan. 28, Jason C. Joyner’s first monthly article will lament 2020’s dearth of superhero stories, yet find much heroism to praise.
Lorehaven on Jan 27, 2021 | No comments

Watch this Thursday for our first article from young-adult superhero novelist and new Lorehaven writer Jason Joyner.

Jason C. Joyner is a physician assistant, a writer, a Jesus-lover, and a Star Wars geek. He’s traveled from the jungles of Thailand to the cities of Australia and the Bavarian Alps of Germany. He lives in Idaho with his lovely wife, three boys, and daughter managing the chaos of sports and superheroes in his own home. His young-adult superhero series Rise of the Anointed starts with Launch and continues in Fractures, both available now. Get updates at JasonCJoyner.com, or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This Tursday, Jan. 28, Jason Joyner’s first monthly article will lament 2020’s dearth of superhero stories, yet find much heroism to praise.

1. Jason, how did you first discover biblical faith and fantastic stories?

Launch, Jason C. JoynerI grew up going to church, but it was youth group where I really made faith a priority. Living in a region where Bible-believing Christians were a huge minority sharpened my faith, forging it more than it may have been in other areas. Like a lot of ’80s/’90s kids, I first read Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness. The intensity of the story along with the unapologetic faith made an impact on me. When I started writing stories beyond fanfiction, in was natural to include faith no matter what I was creating. I started writing suspense, but my love of fantastical stories finally pushed through and I dove into writing superhero and science fiction stories.

2. What stories are you enjoying presently, nonfiction and fiction?

I’ve been trying to diversify this year. On audiobook I’m finishing Sabaa Tahir’s Ember series, enjoying how she uses myth to create atmosphere for her story world. I’ve read more non-fiction this year than the last few, trying to learn about some of the issues facing our world, like Benjamin Watson’s Under Our Skin. Finally, a name you’ll need to watch for in 2022 is Becky Dean. She’s my critique partner, and she’s nabbed contracts for her space opera series and a Big Five (Four?) contract for a YA contemporary. Her stories always entertain.

3. What are your fantastic goals for the future?

Too bad I’m past 42 years old …

My purpose is always to glorify God. Right now that’s accomplished by working as a physician assistant for a government agency (shh) and continuing as a storyteller. My Mastermind writing group has something exciting we’re preparing for 2021. After my young-adult superhero series concludes this year, I’ll continue working on a space opera project.

Look for Jason Joyner’s first article, “How A Year Without Superhero Films Rebooted Our Universe,” this Thursday, Jan. 28 at Lorehaven.com.

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