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The Dangers of Anti-Pearl-Clutching

Stories That Twist A Genre: Paranormia Complex

Take Paul Regnier’s latest book, Paranormia Complex, for instance. This recent release is the second in a two-book series that I would label, inadequately, supernatural suspense, with a twist of humor. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in June 2020

Free (Not) Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 7: Mine the Public Domain (Worlds of Weinbaum)

So maybe you’re interested in a free story idea that ISN’T original–there’s some great opportunities in the public domain. Example, Worlds of Weinbaum… —Travis Perry in June 2020

Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 1

On a list of most original story worlds, which would make the top ten? But what makes original story worlds so interesting in the first place? —Travis Perry in April 2020

The Kingdom: A Fresh Look at Zombies

The Netflix series The Kingdom offers a unique take on the zombie story, one worth talking about! —Travis Perry in March 2020

The Best of Christian Fantasy

Worth the Risk?

Someone would argue that the powder keg of emotion is worth the risk because it gives life a spark, even though it may turn into a raging fire. —Mark Carver in March 2020

4. What Are the Top Recent Debates Among Christian Fantasy Fans?

Realm Makers Opens Registration to 2020 Writers Conference

Now in its eighth year, Realm Makers serves Christian authors of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and beyond. —E. Stephen Burnett in February 2020

Another Few Highlights

These are highlights – flash reviews, book recommendations if you want them – of speculative fiction. —Shannon McDermott in January 2020

The Danger of Anti-Pearl-Clutching: What Would Satan Do?

So if pearl-clutching has you reacting knee-jerk opposite, what’s the danger in that? And WWSD? —Travis Perry in January 2020

The Spiritual War Through Culture: Bible Times

Spiritual war includes the Devil influencing cultural beliefs according to the Bible. But how does the Bible show believers reacting to unbelieving culture? —Travis Perry in January 2020

The All-Time Great

But the best of them all is A Christmas Carol. —Shannon McDermott in December 2019

Speculation VS. Speculative Fiction

Paul point about speculations is that some people create ways to dismiss God, to act as if He does not exist or as if He is not sovereign. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2019

Redeem Your Thanksgiving (Day of the Action of Thanks)

Thanksgiving Day began as a day set aside to thank God–it’s become many other things since then. Let’s redeem our Thanksgiving by remembering the overt and literal action of prayerful thanking. —Travis Perry in November 2019

Why We Want Warner Brothers to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of ‘Justice League’

The original Justice League movie was okay, but we’ve since learned the planned epic super-film was nerfed by skittish producers. —E. Stephen Burnett in November 2019

What is Truly Scary?

At the root of all fear is the desperate unwillingness to lose something precious, the ultimate fear being the fear of losing one’s life or the lives of loved ones. —Mark Carver in October 2019

The Least Dangerous Men

Today’s subject is ghost stories, because ’tis the season. —Shannon McDermott in October 2019

How ‘It: Chapter Two’ Defeats Its Devilish Clown

“We must realize that our enemy is just a clown. He’s a loser.” —Daniel Whyte IV in October 2019

A Few Highlights

I’ve been reflecting on the books I have had the opportunity to read and the privilege to review. I am going to highlight just a few. —Shannon McDermott in August 2019

Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 3

E. Stephen Burnett reviews graces 51 through 75, which he found at last month’s Realm Makers conference. —E. Stephen Burnett in August 2019

The Serious Business of Science Fiction and Fantasy

I have friends who don’t quite understand why I think science fiction and fantasy are important. I explain why in this post. —Travis Perry in August 2019

Are We Part of the Problem?

What is our responsibility as authors? Do we share any of the blame if our words put ideas into people’s heads or ignite the brittle underbrush that already exists in depraved minds and is just waiting for the spark? —Mark Carver in August 2019

From the Archives: How Dark is Too Dark?

How dark is too dark? Is it permissible to include horrific and explicit elements in a story intended for the Christian market? —Mark Carver in July 2019

Licking the Chocolate Off Poison Pills: A Comment on Cultural Engagement

Is there any potential risk in enjoying arts and popular culture? Is anything out there poison to us? How should we react to things we enjoy but know are harmful to us? —Travis Perry in July 2019

Beatitudes and Woes: A Groundbreaking Anthology

The Beatitudes and Woes anthology uses speculative stories to illustrate well-known statements Jesus made. Perhaps this method will prove to be groundbreaking–used by other anthologies in the future. —Travis Perry in July 2019

What Science Fiction Fact Will Be Next?

Although speculative fiction has taken the duel turn toward horror—vampires and monsters of various kinds—and superheroes, are there science fiction writers imagining and producing the next set of future technologies or societal trends in their stories? —Rebecca LuElla Miller in June 2019

Are Stories Of Sacrifice Always Stories of Christ?

In most cases, the connection between the sacrificing hero and Christ seems tangible. He willingly puts his life on the line so that another may go free. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in April 2019

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War Special: How do War Injuries Feel?

How do war injuries feel? What’s realistic and what’s not? What hurts most and least? —Travis Perry in March 2019

Roundtable: Engaging Fictional Violence in Our Real Worlds

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Engaging Fictional Violence in Our Real Worlds

Realm Makers Announces New Anthology: ‘RealmScapes: Heroes of the Realm’

Realm Makers Media is excited to announce its first anthology endeavor, RealmScapes: Heroes of the Realm. —Rebecca P. Minor in January 2019

Realm Awards In Progress

Why not consider nudging a writer you know whose book you love, to consider entering this contest? Why not make a decision to read the books that are eligible for the Alliance Award, so you can be part of the nominating process. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2019

Bird Box: Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid

Is the only way to survive life’s brutal realities to willfully blind oneself to the truth, as in “Bird Box”? —Mark Carver in January 2019

Don’t Forget Books!

Through flash reviews, the development of book clubs, and author interviews or discussion or profiles, Lorehaven shines the light on speculative books in ways that allow readers to decide for themselves. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in November 2018

The Nature of the Beast

How does the idea of monsters fit into the Christian walk? —Mark Carver in November 2018

Halloween and the Aesthetic of Evil

“Halloween is all about darkness and ugliness.” But Christians who say this confuse aesthetics with morality. —G. Shane Morris in October 2018

Frankenstein 200 Years Later

The initial publication of Frankenstein sold only 500 copies, but over time the story has gained in popularity and spawned movies, a TV show, comic books, a song, toys, Halloween costumes, and has essentially taken an iconic place in Western culture. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2018

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, Part 6: Psychology of Warfare: The Act of Killing

The human response to killing in a combat environment is influenced by distance and method. —Travis Chapman in October 2018

The Bible And Speculative Fiction

So often Christian speculative fiction authors fear the accusation of “preachy” that they don’t want characters doing what actual Christians do —Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2018

Werewolf Tales Reveal the Beast Inside

Monsters and the Heroes Who Fight Them

Thriller novelist Randall Allen Dunn: “Heroes who fight monsters will stop at nothing. That’s why I love them.” —Randall Allen Dunn in September 2018

Faith in a Grimdark World

Novelist Aidan Russell: “As Christ’s followers, we are called to fight, and we cannot fail.” —Aidan Russell in September 2018

A Dark Little Tale

This dark little tale demonstrates – all the more powerfully for its lack of greatness – the power of stories. —Shannon McDermott in September 2018

Is Speculative Fiction A First World Pastime?

Is speculative fiction only for the first world, and are we to accept the idea that no one apart from first world individuals will benefit from science fiction and fantasy? —Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2018

Alpha–“Fantasy-esque” Pre-historic Fiction

The movie Alpha shows the pre-historic past in a way that reminds me of elements I like from fantasy fiction. I explain why–and broadly recommend this movie. —Travis Perry in September 2018
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