The Key to Power
Shannon McDermott, Apr 10, 2019
Don’t underestimate the power of small griefs and mundane troubles.
Who’s The Current Go-To Fantasy Writer?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 8, 2019
In reality, I just want to pick your collective brains. Do you read fantasy? Who are the authors—general market, Christian, or indie—that you have read recently? What author would you recommend?
Where are the Hard Science Fiction Writers who are Christians?
Travis Perry, Apr 4, 2019
Hard science fiction is the subset of sci-fi that tries to be as scientifically realistic as possible. Why do so few overtly Christian authors write in this genre?
Announcement: The Future of Spec Faith
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 1, 2019
Today seemed like the best day to pass on some great news for Spec Faith.
Realm Makers Bookstore Takes Fantastic Christian Fiction to New Fans
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 29, 2019
At homeschool conferences, Realm Makers Bookstore is finding new fans of fantastic Christian fiction.
Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 20: Transportation: Beastly Power
Travis Perry, Mar 28, 2019
What are the limits of what a man or beast can transport, even fantasy beasts? How far beastly power can move an army and its supplies is an important consideration in speculative fiction world building.
Mary Poppins, Second Verse
Shannon McDermott, Mar 27, 2019
“Mary Poppins Returns” does not repeat the original film. It rhymes with it.
Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2019 Issue Has Arrived
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 26, 2019
Explore story layers with Tosca Lee, read book reviews, and get practical help for Christian geeks and parents.
Books Have Themes?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 25, 2019
Using the vehicle of theme, writers say something. Whether that something is trivial and mundane or significant and profound depends on how unafraid they are.
What Wonderful Worlds: Five Fantasy Novels to Foster Your Sense of Wonder
Gillian Bronte Adams, Mar 22, 2019
Fantasy author Gillian Bronte Adams (The Songkeeper series) shares five fantasy books she recently enjoyed.
Why Not More Biblical Speculative Fiction?
Travis Perry, Mar 21, 2019
Why isn’t there more speculative fiction set in Bible times or featuring Biblical characters? We have reasons why not–but we should work past them.
Sharper than Any Double-Edged Sword
Mark Carver, Mar 20, 2019
Do you get a thrill out of seeing images of darkness or sinful acts in a story? Where does this enjoyment come from?
Coming Soon: Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2019 Issue
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 19, 2019
Soon Lorehaven releases its spring 2019 issue, featuring Tosca Lee and reviews of fantastic Christian novels.
How Much Is Too Much?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 18, 2019
In addressing how Christians are to live—which by necessity includes how we do and enjoy art—we need to root and ground our actions in the word of God.
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War Special: How do War Injuries Feel?
Travis Perry, Mar 14, 2019
How do war injuries feel? What’s realistic and what’s not? What hurts most and least?
Leaving Michael Jackson
Shannon McDermott, Mar 13, 2019
We have begun – too late, but better than never – our cultural reckoning of the fact that the King of Pop was a monster.
Mission Report, March 7–9, Lorehaven at Realm Makers Bookstore
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 12, 2019
I just got back from Realm Makers Bookstore, helping new fans find great Christian fantastical novels!
Theology And Art: Are They Complementary?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 11, 2019
For too many bored or otherwise restless and relevance-seeking evangelicals, fidelity to the arts has overtaken fidelity to Scripture.
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, part 19: War Costs: Soldiers’ Pay
Travis Chapman, Mar 7, 2019
Pay has always been important to warriors. Whether via looting or standardized pay systems, soldiers have usually expected payment in exchange for risking their lives.
Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?
Mark Carver, Mar 6, 2019
It’s easy for our imaginations to outpace reality. It’s a blessing and a curse of being human. Naturally, we imagine what we crave, but what if it’s far out of reach?
Why Are Fans Turning Against Their Favorite Franchises?
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 5, 2019
Anti-fans are despising many fantasy series, and their attitudes reveal a lot about human nature and idolatry.
Safe Fiction Is Dangerous (Or, A Review Of How To Train Your Dragon)
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 4, 2019
Ideas that float in under the radar, however, enter our minds unchallenged, co-exist with the truth, and someday, after they’ve been fortified, may even challenge the truth to a shootout.
Favor the Franchise
Shannon McDermott, Feb 27, 2019
It is possible, with sequels and spin-offs and a faithful public, to make an entire career of one story.
Four Reasons I Loved ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 26, 2019
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” makes me long for the day dragons will return.
Are We Still Reading Animal Farm?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 25, 2019
The point of the allegory is clear: communism is no answer to the inequities and economic difficulties of the workers because those who benefit will be those who rule, not everyone else.
The Bible: A Fantasy Fan’s Dream Book
Katie Clark, Feb 22, 2019
Explore the Bible from the view of a fantastic fiction fan and see God’s word with new eyes.
A Few Thoughts on “Generation Snowflake”
Travis Perry, Feb 21, 2019
Are younger generations actually different from the past? Does “generation snowflake” isolate itself from criticism? How are we to respond to criticism and confronting others?
Would God Come Along Too?
Mark Carver, Feb 20, 2019
What if we were to make a break for it and leave this rock for another? Would God be invited along for the ride?
Announcing the Winner of Lorehaven Magazine’s Novel Giveaway
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 19, 2019
Our friends at Revell Books will send our winner a copy of Thomas Locke’s novel Enclave.
Peruse The Archives
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 18, 2019
I hope you enjoy this chance to browse various articles of interest from the archives.
