Re-imaging Villains
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 1, 2014
The idea in books like Wicked by Gregory Maguire and Iscariot and in movies like Maleficent is that there’s more to the villain of some well-known story, fact or myth, than people know.
Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy?
Pam Halter, Aug 29, 2014
As Christian fantasy writers, how do we handle evil characters? How evil can we go? Can we make our dark characters likeable? Should we?
Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 3: Aang’s Avenging
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 28, 2014
Avatar Aang bends the energy of mercy and justice by respecting life yet punishing the world’s enemy.
Story Weariness
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 25, 2014
I’ve had other instances of story weariness, which I guess I’ll define as familiarity with a story to the point that another rendition seems needless and unappealing.
5 Reasons Why We Love Dystopian Heroines
C. J. Darlington, Aug 22, 2014
What is it about The Hunger Games, Divergent, and many other similar novels that has spawned multimillion-dollar movie deals, thousand upon thousands of book sales, and rabid fans enthusiastically creating fan art and fan fiction?
On CAPC: Exodus: Gods, Kings, and Evangelical Headcanon
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 21, 2014
When we react to Bible movies, do we confuse Scripture for our often-nostalgic memories of its details?
What It Profits A Man
Shannon McDermott, Aug 20, 2014
“Return of the Jedi” is a profound film about spiritual danger and spiritual triumph.
Speculative Fiction On TV
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 18, 2014
Which are your favorites and which of the new shows do you think might be promising?
Indie Novelist Mark Carver: How Dark Is Too Dark?
Mark Carver, Aug 15, 2014
Are there limits as to how dark Christian fiction can be? Where is the line between reveling in the darkness and using it as a tool to turn readers towards the light?
How Should We Then Upgrade Christian Fiction?
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 14, 2014
“Why don’t we have more ‘unsafe’ Christian fiction?” complaints aren’t working. Try a deeper question.
Vain Cussing
R. L. Copple, Aug 12, 2014
Does the third commandment mean to avoid using God’s name as an expletive?
The Book Wars: Is There A “Right” Position?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 11, 2014
Is Amazon the godfather of the book business or a visionary entrepreneur?
Origin Stories: Indie Novelist Tony Breeden
Tony Breeden, Aug 8, 2014
Christians should be hard-wired for wonder, so why don’t many churches encourage creativity?
The Esther Syndrome
Shannon McDermott, Aug 6, 2014
Our perception of stories is easily colored by our expectations and assumptions. Call it the Esther Syndrome.
Winner Of The 2014 Summer Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 4, 2014
Once again we had a great group and our finalists made it hard to decide, but in the end, we have a winner who separated herself from the pack: Athelas Hale. Contratulations!
Origin Stories: Ashley Hodges Bazer
Ashley Hodges Bazer, Aug 1, 2014
“The Crown’s Call” independent author Ashley Hodges Bazer shares her conversion to Godly geekhood.
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter and Left Behind
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 31, 2014
One has prophecies, a dark lord, Muggle citizens, and good vs. evil. The other is the Harry Potter series.
Love At First Read
R. L. Copple, Jul 29, 2014
What book(s) launched your speculative fiction addiction?
2014 Summer Writing Challenge Finalists
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 28, 2014
Choose from the finalists and vote in the poll at the end of this post for one entry you think is best. The one receiving the most votes will be the winner, and the author will receive a $25 e-gift card from either Amazon or B&N.
Five Reasons Why Supporting Enclave’s Kickstarter Is A Good Idea
Ben Wolf, Jul 25, 2014
Splickety Magazine owner/editor Ben Wolf shares five informed reasons to support Enclave Publishing ’s Kickstarter.
A Superstition Transformed
Shannon McDermott, Jul 23, 2014
An old superstition transformed into a new story
Finding The Edgy In Christian Fiction
R. L. Copple, Jul 22, 2014
God’s calling for edgy Christian fiction.
2014 Spec Faith Summer Writing Challenge, Evaluation Phase
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jul 21, 2014
The Spec Faith Writing Challenge is a huge opportunity for writers to learn what readers think, but it depends upon faithful readers willing to put their opinions out there.
Female Thor: Another Marvel Comics Gimmick
Adam Graham, Jul 18, 2014
Do women really want to see all male heroes supplanted with women as the Doctor or even Thor?
Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 2: Katara’s Vengeance
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 17, 2014
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” reflects Biblical truth: we can’t yet forgive but we must love unrepentant evildoers.
Finding God In Quantum Leap
John Otte, Jul 16, 2014
“Quantum Leap” reminds me how God works through us to accomplish good even in small ways.
