Evangelizing Entertainment
R. L. Copple, Apr 1, 2014
I’d tend to evaluate the movie Noah like any speculative fiction story in relation to my faith: What picture of God and man is painted for me when taken as a whole?
Noah, Speculative Fiction, And The Biblical Narrative
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 31, 2014
Not every Biblical account lends itself well to fictionalization. The backbone of fiction is conflict. While there certainly is a fair amount of conflict in the various individual narratives in Scripture, some are nothing more than a snapshot of God working.
Fiction Friday: An Excerpt From One Realm Beyond
Donita K. Paul, Mar 28, 2014
The distinct sound of leathery wings unfolding caught [Cantor’s] ear. He fought back a grin and redoubled the speed of his dash to freedom. The dragon on course to intercept him roared a warning. Accepting the challenge, Cantor pushed his muscles with all his might. If he could reach the portal first, he could dive and roll. The dragon in flight would have to land and squeeze through.
The God Who Hides
John Otte, Mar 26, 2014
About fifteen years ago, when I was attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, I had the privilege of taking a course entitled “The Gospel and C. S. Lewis” from a man we called Rev. Rossow. Essentially, the course was a […]
Quality Is As Quality Does
R. L. Copple, Mar 25, 2014
Karen Watson suggests that people who scoff at Christian fiction probably haven’t read it lately. Well, have you?
List Of 2014 CSA Nominations
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 24, 2014
The following is the list of 2014 Clive Staples Award readers’ choice nominations (in alphabetical order by the author’s last name).
CSA Finalist Voting Begins Today
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 24, 2014
After an unintended “dry run,” the Clive Staples Award finalist voting begins today.
What Are You Longing For?
Robert Treskillard, Mar 21, 2014
We long for that special feeling we once had, but can never regain. We long to hold once more the family and friends who’ve gone before us, but they are gone and never to be held this side of heaven.
What Does The Reader Say?
R. L. Copple, Mar 18, 2014
What does a Christian Speculative Fiction reader consider quality fiction?
Voting For The 2014 CSA Finalists
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 17, 2014
It is time to vote for the 2014 CSA finalists.
The Speed Of Excellence
Rebecca P. Minor, Mar 14, 2014
I certainly get that when readers have more books to buy, an author stands to make more money to support his writing habit, but the proliferation model creates problems for both writers and readers.
‘Amish Vampires’ on TV: Keep Calm and Carry On
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 13, 2014
“Amish Vampires in Space” got on TV for 15 seconds. Christian spec-fiction leaders react.
We Have Arrived
John Otte, Mar 12, 2014
We now live in a world where Christian speculative fiction has been on “The Tonight Show.” Govern yourselves appropriately.
Christian Fiction = ???
R. L. Copple, Mar 11, 2014
Christian Fiction = (faith * imagination)2 / audience. Too complicated? Watch R. L. Copple attempt to unravel it.
Reaching Beyond Exclusive Readers
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 10, 2014
How can readers like me, the eclectic kind, find out about books we label “speculative”?
In Space, Nobody Can Hear You Sing
Steve Trower, Mar 7, 2014
Hard science fiction, the kind that takes its science very seriously and likes to contemplate the possible effect of technology on humanity’s future development, is all well and good, but doesn’t every kid just want to blow the bad guys up and go home?
Welcome To Expanded SpecFaith Reviews
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 6, 2014
SpecFaith is growing, and now seeks your Christian reviews for anything speculative.
Clive Staples Award Nominations
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 5, 2014
You have the opportunity to learn about the books that other readers nominated as the best of royalty paying Christian speculative fiction published in 2013. Our hope is two fold.
Christian Market A Fixed Point In Time?
R. L. Copple, Mar 4, 2014
Could the Doctor change history using book ratings?
Managing The Minefield On The Way To Successful Publication
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 3, 2014
With the changes in the book industry, I think it’s helpful to discuss two particular elements of writing that lead to successful publication. By “successful” I mean selling to people other than our friends and family.
Let The Reading Begin
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 1, 2014
Remember, to be eligible to vote for the finalists you MUST have read AT LEAST two of the nominations.
My Writing Influences
Keven Newsome, Feb 28, 2014
Keven, you write dark paranormal Christian fiction. How in the world did you get there?? Glad you asked.
Being Blessed By All The Fiction Crazy
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 27, 2014
Despite Christians’ fiction craziness, our crazy-generous God keeps giving to the undeserving.
Are You Your Body?
John Otte, Feb 26, 2014
“You are not your body” is a sentiment that gets tossed around a lot in Christian circles, this idea that we are merely temporarily enfleshed souls.
Fantastic or Not?
R. L. Copple, Feb 25, 2014
Does a change in skin color represent the original character or create a continuity problem? Michael B. Jordan may find out in playing the Human Torch.
There Be Dragons
Jonathan Rogers, Feb 24, 2014
In Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis describes those moments in which some earthly experience awakens us to the truth that there is more to the world than our earthly experience.
Christian Fantasy: A Life-Saving Genre
Angie Brashear, Feb 21, 2014
In my opinion, Christian fantasy embodies fantastical elements in an internally consistent setting all the while reflecting aspects of the Christian world view.
Getting A Little Tired Of All The Fiction Crazy
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 20, 2014
Sometimes I wonder why we advocate better stories for Christians who do not “deserve” them.
Redefining Creationism
R. L. Copple, Feb 18, 2014
The focus on evolution vs. creation distracts from what Genesis 1 actually teaches.
2014 CSA Nominations Are Now Open
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 17, 2014
The first two rounds of the Clive Staples Award are still in the hands of readers, beginning with the nominations which we’re opening today.
