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Not long ago we talked about church libraries and how these resources can help Christians find the best books, including (if not now, then in the future) Christian-made fantastical fiction. What then about public libraries? How can Christians best discern and enjoy this resource? We’re speaking with a public library director who also happens to be a prolific Christian novelist of sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, paranormal suspense, and beyond: Steve Rzasa. He is the first Steve for a new saga of epic episodes we’re assembling for September.

The Steve Saga

• Sept. 7: Steve Rzasa
  public library director, prolific novelist
• Sept. 13: Steve Laube
  literary agent, publisher of Enclave Publishing
• Sept. 20: Steve Smith
  president of Oasis Family Media

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Introducing library director and novelist Steve Rzasa

Steve Rzasa doesn’t slay monsters, but he defeats word count goals and vanquishes overdue books. He’s the author of many novels of science-fiction and fantasy, including the award-winning tales Broken Sight, Mercury on Guard, and Mercury at Risk. When he’s not writing, he’s running a library in Wyoming. Find his stories at SteveRzasa.com.

How did you discover biblical truth and fantastical stories?

Chapter 1: Why do public libraries still matter in an internet age?

• Steve mentions the “Unshelved” webcomic by Gene Ambaum and Bill Barnes

Chapter 2: How do you share great books at the library you lead?

• How did you get into the public library field?
• What’s your present role at your public library?
• What are myths and/or unsung benefits of public libraries for Christians?

Chapter 3: What leads you to create so many fantastical story worlds?

• First books: The Face of the Deep series
• “PG” story worlds: Vincent Chen, Mercury Hale series, and beyond
• “PG-13” story worlds, including the Deception Fleet series with Daniel Gibbs

Com station

Abigail shared encouragement about ep. 127, about the Code of Honor:

Good [episode]. Going over the Code of Honor was both helpful and insightful—not groundbreaking perhaps, but interesting to go over why things are done how they are around here. . . . Lots of good thoughts about how to read and discuss courteously as fans!

Meanwhile at Lorehaven

• This week we’re going on an adventure in the Lorehaven Guild: The Hobbit!
• Also our advance review of The Change, book 3 of The Chase Runner series.

Next on Fantastical Truth

The Steve Saga continues, going from spaceships, superheroes, and a little steampunk to a spy thriller. Well, perhaps not, but we do have a secret agent man arriving in the studio. He’s helped put together a lot of your favorite books in fiction and nonfiction, leads his own literary agency, and is publisher of Enclave Publishing. Steve Laube will be our next guest on Fantastical Truth.