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Fantastical books for middle grade readers!

Best for older children ages 8–12
Beneath the Swirling Sky, Elizabeth Groening
Skate the Seeker by Jeff Ayers
The Red Door, Chris Solaas
boys’ fiction · girls’ fiction · all fiction
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  • Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic
  • How Do We Discern Good and Bad ‘Magic’?
  • Three Fantastical Christian Stories to Help Your Kids Head Back to School
  • The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children's Fantasy

New books for teens + young adults

Best for readers ages 13–18—and beyond!
The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
The Eternity Gate, Katherine Briggs
Calligraphy Guild, R. M. Archer
young men’s · young women’s · all fiction
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  • Beware the Real Danger of Entertainment
  • Christian-Made Fantasy Can Shine Light in the Grimdark
  • How to Disciple Your Kids with Dangeous Books
  • How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave
  • Engaging Fictional Violence in Our Real Worlds
  • Engaging That @&*% Our Stories Often Say

New fiction for adults

Challenging novels for wise readers 18 and up.
The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
Light of Eidon, Karen Hancock
Wandering, Loren G. Warnemuende
men’s fiction · women’s fiction · all fiction
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  • Even If We Like Fantasy and Sci-Fi, We Can Still Practice Accidental Legalism
  • How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good
  • Sensual Scenes in Fiction Pose Unique Temptations for Women
  • Stories With Bad Ideas Can Still Help Us Grow
  • Engaging Fictional Violence in Our Real Worlds
  • Engaging That @&*% Our Stories Often Say

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  • Let’s Not Excuse Movie and TV Porn For the Sake of ‘Redemptive’ Stories
  • Christians Can’t Consistently Blame Leftist Fiction While Pushing Our Own Propaganda

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs
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Yes, Christian Creators Can Hire Secular Staff

From sets of “The Chosen” to other positions, faithful employers face challenges when they work with unbelievers. · E. Stephen Burnett

Bilge and Beanstalks! Yahoo Scrawls Another Bad Take on C. S. Lewis’s Narnia

Watch this, she’s gonna say, “Susan Pevensie got lipstick and grew up and that’s why she’s going to hell.” · E. Stephen Burnett

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SpecFaith 2015 Has Arrived

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Leonard Nimoy Dies At 83

Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on Star Trek right up until the 2013 film Star Trek Into Darkness, died today.

Enclave Publishing Announces Four New Novels

Today the publisher formerly known as Marcher Lord Press announced four novels.

On CAPC: Can Christians Build Noah’s Ark Without Also Trolling Atheists?

Apparently it’s not enough to build an awesome Ark; instead we must use it to get those atheists real good.

On CAPC: ‘The Hobbit’: The Battle Of Delighting In Stories

Before I could enjoy “The Hobbit” films I felt I had to fight my own battle of five armies.

‘Glorify Christ, Not Satanic Wizards’?

I don’t know internet commentator “Rusty,” but Rusty also doesn’t know The Hobbit.

Enclave Announces ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Webcast

Enclave will host Star Wars EU author Kathy Tyers in a live Dec. 11 webcast.

On CAPC: Marvel’s Films Reflect The Biblical Cinematic Universe

“The current Marvel franchise … imitates a distinctly scriptural approach to building story.”

On CAPC: Will ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ Fear The Fantastical?

Even if you assume Exodus is fictitious, why avoid the most fantastical parts of the story?

Christian Writers Guild Closes

The Christian Writers Guild, purchased by Jerry Jenkins fourteen years ago, has come to an end.

On CAPC: Heroes Can Be Idiots Because Love Is A Promise

The Twelfth Doctor: “Love — it’s not an emotion. Love is a promise.”

Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas … From Christians?

Is “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas” actually about “saving Christmas from the forces of overly-precise Christians”?

On CAPC: Doctor Who’s Doctrine: The Doctor Of Philosophy

On CAPC: In Doctor Who series 8, the Twelfth Doctor’s “doctorate” isn’t of medicine. He’s a Doctor of philosophy.

Should ‘Geek’ Be A Synonym For ‘Intensely Like’?

An Austin Public Library ad campaign uses “geek” as a new verb and as a synonym for “intensely like.”

Last Day To Join Enclave Publishing Kickstarter

“By Grabthar’s hammar — what a savings.”

Make Plans Now – Realm Makers 2015

Dates and location are now set for the 2015 Realm Makers Conference.

‘Frozen’ Director To Write ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Screenplay

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‘Left Behind’ Lands Full-Length Trailer

Today Yahoo Movies debuted the evangelical end-times film’s full-length trailer.

‘Dragonriders Of Pern’ Could Fly A New Franchise

As a reluctant fan McCaffrey’s fantasy novels, I have mixed feelings about this development.

‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’ Teaser Releases

Pippin’s song in the new teaser may match a rightfully tragic end to “The Hobbit” film trilogy.

Christian Movies Touch Virgin Territory

Are Persecuted and The Virgins at least worthy evangelical attempts to break into new film genres?

On CAPC: Looking Back At My ‘Left Behind’ Fandom

“Months passed before I bought a copy of the [Left Behind] movie and saw for myself what they’d done.”

Here’s The Link To Rowling’s New ‘Harry Potter’ Story

Fantastic short stories and where to find them: at Pottermore.com.

New ‘Doctor Who’ Series 8 Teaser

The new BBC teaser features a possibly familiar villainous voice.

Cover Reveal – Failstate: Nemesis By John Otte

Enclave Publishing revealed the cover of Failstate: Nemesis

Marcher Lord Press To Become Enclave Publishing

The rebranded publisher will offer “a gathering where we encourage each other, explore new ideas, hone our craft, and then take our stories out to the highways and byways where they will spark the imagination.”

Clive Staples Award 2014 Winner: Patrick W. Carr

A Cast of Stones author Patrick W. Carr has won the 2014 Clive Staples Award for best Christian speculative fiction.

‘Left Behind’ Remake: The Teaser Trailer

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CSA Judges Announced

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Introducing Shannon McDermott

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‘Flight Of The Angels’ Ebook Free Through May 20

Allan and Aaron Reini offer their debut novel “Flight of the Angels” for free on Amazon Kindle.

RMC Spotlight – Pelican Book Group

This week Faith and Fantasy continues their series of articles by Ralene Burke introducing the various publishers which will be represented in this month’s Realm Maker’s Conference. The spotlight is on the Pelican Book Group: Pelican Book Group’s primary ministry […]

RMC Spotlight – Crosshair Press

Faith and Fantasy continues the spotlights on publishers attending this year’s Realm Maker’s Conference.

John Otte Books Discounted

Marcher Lord Press has discounted all of John Otte’s books
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