Managing The Minefield On The Way To Successful Publication
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 24, 2017
With the changes in the book industry, I think it’s helpful to discuss two particular elements of writing that lead to successful publication.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Sex: It’s Not Just Awkward, It’s Violation
Cap Stewart, Jul 21, 2017
Discerning Christians can skip a story’s nudity, but these scenes still violate actors who bear God’s image.
Guilt By Association?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 20, 2017
Even faithful Christians, who love others in holiness and share the gospel, will be associated with sinners.
The Distinctive Pearl
Shannon McDermott, Jul 19, 2017
In two significant ways Pearl stands apart from, and perhaps above, most fiction of our own day.
Making The 13th Doctor A Woman: Terrible Move or Smart Choice?
Zac Totah, Jul 18, 2017
Was casting a female Doctor a good move? What are some of the pros and cons of the decision?
Readers, It’s Your Turn
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 17, 2017
Writers are told to write to their audience, but who ever asks that audience what kind of books they want to read?
Weirdness In Church? Or: The Adventure Of The Dancing Men
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 13, 2017
Should creative works, like ballet dancing or fantasy fiction, be seen in church worship services?
Powers and Principalities
Mark Carver, Jul 12, 2017
Make no mistake: magic is very real, and none of it is good.
Vote For Favorite Fantasy Characters In The 2017 Silmarillion Awards
Zac Totah, Jul 11, 2017
Vote for your favorite fantasy characters in the second annual Silmarillion Awards!
We Have A 2017 Summer Writing Challenge Winner
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 10, 2017
Congratulations to our 2017 Summer Writing Challenge winner: M. A. Zeller. I’ll be contacting our writing challenge winner privately to arrange the gift card from either Amazon or B&N. For those interested, voting results for our summer writing challenge winner […]
Fiction Friday: Albion Academy By Elijah David
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 7, 2017
Albion Academyy Book 1 of the Albion Quartet by Elijah David INTRODUCTION—Albion Academy by Elijah David A young adult fantasy Is a Djinni just a trickster? Can a wizard only learn magic? Must a Valkyrie always ferry the dead? For […]
Top Three Joys We Expect At Realm Makers 2017
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 6, 2017
We’ve asked conference guests: what are the top three joys we expect at Realm Makers 2017?
2017 Spec Faith Summer Writing Challenge Finalists
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 3, 2017
Be sure to share this post and poll with your friends and family, your Google+ circles and your Pinterest people, your Facebook friends and Twitter followers. The more voters, the better.
Great Stories Can Help You Find A Greater Savior
Johne Cook, Jun 30, 2017
Redemptive storytelling helps some people take the first step toward ultimately embracing Jesus Christ.
So Are Christians Now Okay With ‘Harry Potter’?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 29, 2017
The Harry Potter series has turned 20. Have Christians grown out of their outrage about it?
Moana: The Gods Must Be Crazy
Mark Carver, Jun 28, 2017
This is all fun and games from our enlightened, high-tech perch where we can say, “Aw, that’s cute. The native is praying to his ‘fire god.’ Adorable.” Yet it’s important to remember that these “adorable natives” prayed with as much devotion, if not more so, to their gods, elders, and ancestors as we do to the God of the Bible.
The Fandoms We Love
Zac Totah, Jun 27, 2017
Fandoms surround us, prevalent in all forms of media, and people are devouring the entertainment smorgasbord with glee. No matter what your taste, Fandomland has you taken care of.
Spec Faith 2017 Summer Writing Challenge – Evaluation Phase
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jun 26, 2017
We received a good number of interesting and entertaining stories, some coming in at the last minute.
Remembering Adam West: The Joy Of Batman
Adam Graham, Jun 23, 2017
Far from being the destroyer of superheroes, Adam West’s Batman may have been their unlikely savior.
‘Batman v Superman’ v Wonder Woman?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 22, 2017
Novelist Kerry Nietz, Austin Gunderson, and E. Stephen Burnett explore Wonder Woman’s place in the DC super-film series.
Good Character(s)
Shannon McDermott, Jun 21, 2017
What makes a good character is ultimately disconnected from what makes a good person.
What Should A Story’s Agenda Be?
Zac Totah, Jun 20, 2017
Rather than being driven by specific agendas, stories should seek to be bold, daring, and most importantly, authentic.
2017 Spec Faith Summer Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jun 19, 2017
Spec Faith is holding a summer writing challenge, a type of writing exercise, with rewards.
Four More Ways To Fix The DC Film Universe
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 16, 2017
Now that people know “Wonder Woman” is truly good, DC’s cinematic heroes should stay the course.
Mediocre Times
Mark Carver, Jun 14, 2017
“These are mediocre times…People are starting to lose hope. It’s hard for many to believe there are extraordinary things inside themselves as well as others.”
The Button Girl—A Review
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jun 12, 2017
The Button Girl by Sally Apokedak is a digital young adult fantasy intended for the general audience.
Arresting Attention
Shannon McDermott, Jun 7, 2017
These beginnings showcase the art of the good opening.
Lord Of The Rings In Bullet Points
Zac Totah, Jun 6, 2017
What if the entire Lord of the Rings novel was condensed into bullet points?
A Thought Concerning Superhero Movies
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jun 5, 2017
Are we turning to a fictitious superhero of the past because we long for heroes or because we want to mold them into a new image to fit with the facts of contemporary society?
Will ‘Wonder Woman’ Fix The DC Film Universe?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 1, 2017
Wonder Woman and DC’s cinematic heroes can defeat these four potential story villains.
