Let’s Talk About Sex
Jon Del Arroz, May 11, 2018
Authors shouldn’t fear writing about sex any more than they should fear writing about violence or the occult. There is a place for all of those things in fiction.
The Car-Universe Without A Motor, part 5: How God Stopped Being the Creator
Travis Perry, May 10, 2018
The history of science is supposed to show how the idea of God makes less and less sense. But it doesn’t.
Fantasy is the Most Eternally Realistic Kind of Story
Raquel Byrnes, May 8, 2018
When we read fantasy, our journey mirrors our own struggles to live a faithful life.
Speculative Fiction Trends And Tendencies
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 7, 2018
With the explosion of self-publishing and small publishers, I wonder if trends will remain pronounced or if writers writing the stories that they themselves like so much will remain true to their passion and consequently provide a wider array of books than we’ve seen in the past.
Why We Need Superheroes
Jason Joyner, May 4, 2018
Christians aren’t being silly to compare superheroes to biblical truth, because that’s exactly what the storytellers often intend.
The Metaphysics of Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Travis Perry, May 3, 2018
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War isn’t preachy about any particular worldview, but still reflects a near-ubiquitous belief in a self-generating universe, a universe with no God in control.
Dude, Where’s My Apocalypse?
Mark Carver, May 2, 2018
Despite what preppers and conspiracy theorists and morons who drive vehicles with “Zombie Response Team” decals might imagine, there is nothing cool about a global nuclear apocalypse.
Do We Need Another Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Story?
James L. Rubart, May 1, 2018
James L. Rubart shares how he created his latest novel, “The Man He Never Was.”
Have Comic Books Taken Over Speculative Fiction?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 30, 2018
I have to wonder if people like these superhero movies made from comic books primarily because they do NOT say anything particular about society (and therefore are not in danger of offending anyone)
Absent Parents in Young Adult Fantasy
Laurie Lucking, Apr 27, 2018
What we all want most for our characters is a great story, which often means depriving them of many of our most cherished comforts in life—safety, freedom, or even parents—in order to achieve it.
The Car-Universe Without A Motor, part 4: The Half-Hill of Particle Physics
Travis Perry, Apr 26, 2018
Did the universe generate itself? Particle physics increasingly implies it didn’t–the particles that make up the universe seem quite “unnatural.”
Uncommon Knowledge
Shannon McDermott, Apr 25, 2018
This is a question Christian writers now face: With biblical illiteracy on the rise, should biblical allusions be on the wane?
Four Biblical Critiques of Christian Movies
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 24, 2018
Christian movies are getting better. But some still have too much Proverbs over Psalms, James over Romans, Ruth over Judges, and Revelation over Genesis.
Female Villains
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 23, 2018
When it comes to contemporary literature written by Christians, I was hard pressed to think of one female antagonist.
The Forest for the Trees
Mark Carver, Apr 20, 2018
There is an eagerness in the human imagination to revere the “spirits of the forest.”
The Car-Universe Without A Motor, part 3: The Post-Big Bang Entropy Mountain
Travis Perry, Apr 19, 2018
Even if you grant that the universe generated matter and the laws of physics from nothing, there are still mountains of massive improbabilities to climb.
Why Do Christian Fans Love ‘The Greatest Showman’?
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 17, 2018
Many Christian fans love “The Greatest Showman” for its fantasy and music, and because the film dares to explore how dreams and entertainment lead to idolatry.
Writing Supernatural Stories
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 16, 2018
Is it OK to use real supernatural beings in a fictitious way in order to create an entertaining story?
Behind the Scenes at Ark Encounter
Tim Chaffey, Apr 13, 2018
Tim Chaffey of Answers in Genesis: I’m blessed to bring Noah’s Ark to life for millions of Ark Encounter theme park visitors.
The Car-Universe Without A Motor, part 2: Wheels That Turn Themselves
Travis Perry, Apr 12, 2018
Do the metaphorical wheels of the universe turn themselves? If the universe runs “downhill,” they could. But steep hills require a motor.
The Worthless World
Shannon McDermott, Apr 11, 2018
Stories that are cynical about the world present either a world without heroes, or a world that doesn’t deserve heroes.
Join Lorehaven Book Clubs, Starting Online
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 10, 2018
You can join the flagship Lorehaven Book Club today, thanks to the new Lorehaven Book Clubs group.
And Speaking Of Realm Makers
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 9, 2018
As far as I’m concerned, awards like these are win-win-win. Authors receive exposure for their work, the conference receives more publicity, but best of all, readers benefit from the filtering of judges or readers who have picked the best books from those that were submitted. How perfect!
The Car-Universe Without A Motor, part 1
Travis Perry, Apr 5, 2018
Comparing the universe to a car can help us understand how the creation points back to the existence and work of the Creator.
Sonrise
Mark Carver, Apr 4, 2018
Numerous movies and TV shows have a “savior” character who clearly parallels Jesus Christ, but perhaps none more so than Neo from The Matrix Trilogy.
Twelve Ways to Pray for Lorehaven Magazine
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 3, 2018
As Lorehaven readies issue 1’s launch this spring, here’s how you can support magazine readers, authors, and team members.
Remember Realm Makers
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 2, 2018
“Realm Makers’s first priority is to help foster excellence in the speculative arts, whether fiction, film, illustrations, or whatever way we can imagine to tell our stories.”
He Is Risen!
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 30, 2018
May you have a Christ-filled celebration of His resurrection this Sunday.
The Deeper Magic of Easter
Randy Streu, Mar 29, 2018
“The Magic Of Easter” runs far deeper than chocolate eggs and an adorable spring wardrobe.
Coming Back, Going Forward
Shannon McDermott, Mar 28, 2018
I am struck more by the difference between Christ’s Resurrection and the return of Aslan (Gandalf, Harry Potter …) than I am by the similarity.
