The Wild Spirit (or Zombie Christianity)
Nathan Lumbatis, Dec 22, 2017
As speculative Christian writing has grown as a genre over the last ten years, things have gotten better in the writing area, but Christian movies and music have a way to come.
Serious Joy Saves Stories
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 21, 2017
Flippancy can deaden our souls, unlike “happiness and wonder that makes you serious.”
Keeping Christmas
Shannon McDermott, Dec 20, 2017
The Ghosts of Christmas taught Scrooge to keep Christmas with charity; they also taught him to keep it with joy.
Middle-Earth Christmas
Zac Totah, Dec 19, 2017
Time to celebrate a Middle-earth Christmas, including festivities in Hobbiton and special songs courtesy of the wraiths and the dwarves.
The Wretched Controversy
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 18, 2017
The longer this Wretched position sits there with only a brief flurry of opposition, the more deadly it becomes. What may have started out as an interesting concept to consider can quickly become a hardened conviction.
Rebutting a ‘Wretched’ View of Fantasy Fiction
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 15, 2017
Christian TV host Todd Friel warns about fantasy stories, yet misses the line between real sin and human imagination.
The Cult of Personality
Mark Carver, Dec 13, 2017
Now everything is out there like knickers on the clothesline, blowing in the wind and practically waving to the neighbors.
Flippancy Kills Stories
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 12, 2017
Screwtape says flippancy is the cheapest and most soul-deadening form of humor. It’s infecting many of our stories.
What Is It About Fantasy And Christmas?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 11, 2017
The cool thing about good fantasy, however, is that no one explains it. There isn’t a narrator in C. S. Lewis’s Narnia books that says, “Now boys and girls, Aslan is actually Jesus.” Instead, readers are allowed to discover the dots on their own and connect them at their leisure. Or leave them unconnected.
The God Of The Impossible
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 8, 2017
One thing I love about speculative fiction is the fact that it opens the door to the impossible. It expands our vision of reality.
Weekday Fiction Fix – Fairytale Christmas by Merrie Destefano
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 7, 2017
Three thousand years ago, a war began between the immortals and the mortals. It’s a war that continues to this day.
Things Fantasy Authors Like to Write About—But Really Shouldn’t
Zac Totah, Dec 5, 2017
Some fantasy stories should have stayed locked up in the castle room high in the turret.
Language And The Influence Of Speculative Fiction
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 4, 2017
While language influences, the ideas language conveys, influence more.
Justice League v The Legion of Doom, part 2
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 1, 2017
Kerry Nietz, Austin Gunderson, and E. Stephen Burnett explore our favorite and not-so-favorite moments of “Justice League.”
Justice League v The Legion of Doom, part 1
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 30, 2017
Join superfans E. Stephen Burnett, Austin Gunderson, and Kerry Nietz as they react to “Justice League,” flaws and all.
Weekday Fiction Fix – Lawless by Janeen Ippolito
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 29, 2017
Lawless by Janeen IppolitoThe salvation of humans and dragons lies within a convicted murderer.
The Geek’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Zac Totah, Nov 28, 2017
A practical guide for sci-fi and fantasy fans who want to survive the holidays.
If Donkeys Could Talk: The Point Of Speculative Fiction
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 27, 2017
Speculative fiction is known for . . . well, speculation. Writers ask the “what if” question in ways that break known boundaries.
Fiction Friday: “Pearla’s First Christmas”-Reprise
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 24, 2017
“Pearla’s First Christmas” is a short story, written from the point of view of one of the characters in the Angel Eyes trilogy, and is available as a free download from author Shannon Dittemore.
What Sci-fi and Fantasy Villains Are NOT Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Zac Totah, Nov 21, 2017
How do villains celebrate Thanksgiving? By remembering all the things they’re NOT thankful for.
Thankful Characters-A Reprise
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 20, 2017
Despite privation, death, dangers, and the concerns for the future, the early colonists found reason to rejoice. They exhibited a degree of contentment, a gratitude for what they had rather than resentment for what they had lost.
The Book of Revelation is an Epic Horror Fantasy
Brian Godawa, Nov 17, 2017
Horror is absolutely a biblical genre. Exhibit A: the book of Revelation.
Weekday Fiction Fix-The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 16, 2017
All her life Fern has been told she is blind to reality—but, what if she is the only one who can truly see?
A Very Speculative Thanksgiving
Mark Carver, Nov 15, 2017
Several science fiction, fantasy, and comic book characters are gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner…
And Then There Is Thanksgiving
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 13, 2017
So often, when Thanksgiving rolls around, which it does in the US every fourth Thursday in November, the question arises: what are you thankful for?
Why Are People So Fascinated by the Flood?
Brennan S. McPherson, Nov 10, 2017
How have people around the world for thousands of years woven tales about a global flood?
Christians, Please Stop Warning Against Human Popular Culture Until You Know What It’s For
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 9, 2017
Statements like, “Entertainment is harmless, but …” don’t help Christians glorify Jesus well.
Beside the Point
Shannon McDermott, Nov 8, 2017
People have made lucrative careers of giving offense.
The 4 Phases of Becoming a Geek
Zac Totah, Nov 7, 2017
Becoming a geek is a unique process. Some come to it early on, practically born into a hobbit family that lives in a TARDIS house. Others take a longer road.
Holidays And Celebrations – Reprise
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 6, 2017
Holidays and celebrations seem to be a staple in society. Many pagan cultures held festivals and commemorations, some connected to their religious beliefs, and certainly Western society under the influence of Christianity fostered holidays consistent with the tenets of their faith. Consequently, novels that incorporate familiar festivities seem anchored in reality.
