Speculative Faith was the volunteer-led website that preceded Lorehaven. From 2006 to 2021, hundreds of Christian fantastical writers added their voices to this team blog. Many of those creatives now continue this work at Lorehaven. This archive preserves all the original SpecFaith articles and reviews. You may find, however, some outdated bios and missing images as well as occasional formatting glitches! Please note that some reviews have been updated and republished to Lorehaven.

Theophanies and Suffering in Christian Fantasy

It’s been a mainstay of skeptics since—well, shoot—since the beginning of time. Forget the skeptics; it’s been a weapon of the Enemy’s since the beginning. —Nathan Lumbatis in July 2020

Terraform Comics: Changing the Landscape of Comics

Terraform comics seeks to produce high quality stories that are mostly stand-alone and are not limited to superheroes. They treat contributors well and are accepting submissions! —Cindy Koepp in July 2020

The Decision of Meaning

A story stands as it was created. —Shannon McDermott in July 2020

Realm Makers Begins Virtual Conference This Week for Hundreds of Fantasy Creators

This annual conference serves faith-based authors in fantastical genres. —E. Stephen Burnett in July 2020

Well, Duh! The Disappointing Thing About The JK Rowling Mess

Rowling mentions that she has “deep concerns about the effect the trans rights movement is having” on her charitable foundations directed toward children and women. She also mentions that she’s concerned about what’s happening to free speech. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in July 2020

The Female Don Quixote and Heroism for our Times

Arabella, The Female Don Quixote, shows us something about why we need a world with heroes. —Jill Domschot in July 2020

How Do the Fishmen and Pirates of ‘One Piece’ Subvert Systemic Racism?

The popular anime’s Fishman Island arc dove deep into pro–racial harmony: “If you hurt somebody, or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will be shed.” —L. Jagi Lamplighter in July 2020

I’m Teaching About Fantasy Magic and Pop Culture at SoCal Christian Writers Conference

Should Christian fantasy include magic? How do fantasy writers put popular culture in its place? E. Stephen Burnett teaches on these topics at this week’s SoCal Christian Writers Conference. —E. Stephen Burnett in July 2020

From The Writers’ Tool Box: How Important Are Details?

Do the details in fiction matter? Actually, yes, they do. The details give the story a sense of credibility. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in July 2020

Looking Forward to Re-Creation in Eternity

Will heaven be a renovation of what we know or a re-creation? I don’t know, but realize what I hope for has more to do with my heart than my head… —Travis Perry in July 2020

The Crux of the Tragedy

All my adult life, I had intended to never read Romeo and Juliet. —Shannon McDermott in July 2020

’During Traumatic Times, We Need Truthful Stories to Help Us Heal’

Lorehaven’s summer 2020 issue has arrived, and thanks in part to the dark magic of pandemics, you can read the entire issue right now. —E. Stephen Burnett in June 2020

Introducing The Author: Paul Regnier

Typically, when an author generates content, he’s more apt to talk about his book or writing or some other related topic. Most don’t talk about themselves much. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in June 2020

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 10: Alien Angels

Imagine that aliens not only look human–they have alien versions, too. And perhaps the Bible gives us a clue at alien angels in the faces of the seraphim… —Travis Perry in June 2020

Lorehaven Magazine’s New Summer 2020 Issue Arrives Next Week

Watch for the summer 2020 issue on Tuesday, June 30, featuring novelist W. A. Fulkerson and fifteen new reviews. —E. Stephen Burnett in June 2020

A Christian Who Writes Or A Writer Who Is A Christian?

The point, as I see it, is that SOMETHING ought to set the Christian who writes—or who waits tables or cleans hospital rooms or puts out fires—apart from those who do the same activity who are not believers in Jesus. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in June 2020

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 9: Black Box Interchangeable Brain

What if technology advances so much that a brain could be saved in black boxes? Made interchangeable or modular? What if you could literally live as someone else? —Travis Perry in June 2020

From The Writers’ Toolbox: Keep ‘Em On The Line

Writers also need to create characters with whom readers can relate and for whom they can cheer. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in June 2020

What Jordan Peele’s New ‘The Twilight Zone’ Teaches about God and Imagination

Unlike Rod Serling’s narrator, who shows a problem and only observes the story’s end, God chose to step into the Twilight Zone with us. —Parker J. Cole in June 2020

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 8: Magical Technology (A Little Problem with the Dilithium Stone)

What about magic in a story that would otherwise be technological? A Little Problem with the Dilithium Stone shows an example. —Travis Perry in June 2020

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

Redundant Redundancies

Like Orwell’s animals, some redundancies are more equal than others. —Shannon McDermott in June 2020

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 6: Nanites in Space Weapons and Aliens

Nanites could easily be part of any science fiction future and probably should be featured in stories much more than they are. Here’s some cool ideas that relate to nanites–even a few for fantasy writers! —Travis Perry in May 2020

DC Fans’ #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Movement Won Because of Fan Dedication

Fans of Zack Snyder’s Justice League will get their wish in 2021, yet what does this #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement mean for Christian fans? —E. Stephen Burnett in May 2020

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 5: GameLit (and Animal Eye)

The relatively new genre of GameLit shows some exciting opportunities for Christian writers of speculative fiction. Cindy Koepp’s new release, Animal Eye, is especially promising… —Travis Perry in May 2020

The Enduring Legacy of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

I never tire of spending time in a story in which skilled agents are “holding the line between the world and the much weirder world.” —Daniel Whyte IV in May 2020

Lorehaven Updates: New Podcast Episode ‘Goes Viral,’ Event Reboots, More Reviews!

We have a whole slew of updates about Lorehaven, this website, Realm Makers, and other events! —E. Stephen Burnett in May 2020

From The Writers’ Tool Box: Writing With Tension

Fiction needs genuine and credible struggles. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in May 2020
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