Free Original Story World Ideas, Part 4: Future AI-Domesticated Breeds of Humans
Travis Perry, May 14, 2020
Imagine AIs take over the world–then domesticate humans into different breeds–then disappear…
Podcast: R. S. Ingermanson Explores Jesus’s Speculative Early Life in ‘Son of Mary’
E. Stephen Burnett, May 12, 2020
We had to ask Randy Ingermanson about his most recent release, Son of Mary, book 1 of his new four-book Crown of Thorns series.
From The Writers’ Tool Box: Do You Need An Editor?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 11, 2020
Unfortunately, what I’m seeing too much, is a reverting to the former issue—the quality of writing may suffer. I suspect poor editing may be a part of the problem.
Free Original Story World Ideas, Part 3: Agent Angel
Travis Perry, May 7, 2020
What if an angel had a deep undercover mission infiltrating a demonic horde? This post explains the idea and the Bible passage that inspired it.
Somewhere Out There
Shannon McDermott, May 6, 2020
The only thing more appalling than vast, unfathomable spaces is vast, unfathomable emptiness.
Fantastical Truth Explores the Aborted Future of 2001’s Suspense Thriller Oxygen
E. Stephen Burnett, May 5, 2020
Today on Lorehaven’s Fantastical Truth podcast, we’re exploring the past-future with first-century thriller novelist Randy Ingermanson.
Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 2: Three Coronavirus Story Settings
Travis Perry, Apr 30, 2020
Let’s say you wanted to write a story about Coronavirus but weren’t sure where to start. This post shares three original story setting ideas!
Will Great Stories Last Forever—Not Just Tolkien Novels But Also Games and Movies?
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 28, 2020
Will God let us go on enjoying culture forever in the new creation? Does this mean great human works will last forever in some way?
Sending The Wrong Message
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 27, 2020
I’ve heard a number of Christian leaders speak to the topic. I’ve been pleased with some, disappointed in others, and surprised at those who have remained silent.
Free Original Storyworld Ideas! Part 1: Spheres
Travis Perry, Apr 23, 2020
I’m giving away ideas for original story worlds! Starting with Spheres, a world with oddly scientific magic…and planets you can literally fly to…
An Icon of Melodrama
Shannon McDermott, Apr 22, 2020
If you consider the facts from a certain distance – objectively, even analytically – you would have to conclude that the image of a woman tied to the railroad tracks is grim.
When You Long For New Earth, Start Biblical and ‘Normal,’ Then Dream Bigger
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 21, 2020
Christians can only glorify Jesus by dreaming of his future After-world in biblical ways: starting with “normal” hopes, then speculating beyond.
Reading And Staying Home
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 20, 2020
Sometimes kids might need to have the “pump primed” by having an adult read to them for a time. Once they are hooked, they may wish to continue on their own.
Get a Free Chapter from The Pop Culture Parent at the Book’s New Website
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 17, 2020
The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ releases Sept. 7, 2020, but you can get a free chapter today.
Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 2
Travis Perry, Apr 16, 2020
What are the top ten most original story worlds (or settings) for overtly Christian authors? This post lists ten possible choices!
Explore Epic Resurrection in the Fantastical Truth Podcast’s New Series
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 14, 2020
After the resurrection that Jesus promised his people, will we fly? Have superpowers? Become something other than fully human?
Speak Lord, For Your Servant Is Listening
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 13, 2020
Someone has to be pretty blind not to see parallels between the world today and the world of the ancient Jews.
Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 1
Travis Perry, Apr 9, 2020
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?
Lazarus, Come from the Dead
Shannon McDermott, Apr 8, 2020
I am impressed by the image in the Gospel of people flocking to see Lazarus. I think I would have been more interested in hearing him.
‘Firebird’ Author Kathy Tyers on Fantastical Truth: My Next Novel May Release in 2021
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 7, 2020
After the Firebird series and “Crystal Witness,” novelist Kathy Tyers returns to her spacefaring world for a new trilogy.
My Perspective—Covid-19
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 6, 2020
From what I see, the virus and its effects are on the mind of most people.
Win A Digital Copy of Tosca Lee’s Pandemic Thriller ‘The Line Between’
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 3, 2020
Lorehaven and Tosca Lee are giving away two digital copies of “The Line Between,” in which one woman fights a pandemic and her own fears.
It’s Not in the Rating: Looking at Negative Influences in Stories: Frozen and Grand Torino
Travis Perry, Apr 2, 2020
Do ratings reliably guide us concerning the negative influence a film may have? A comparison of the movies Frozen and Gran Torino looks at this and related issues.
Why Do Ex-Christians ‘Deconstruct’ the Gospel and Not Their Own Stories?
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 31, 2020
Stories secretly reflect and reveal our hearts’ true desires, even if we pretend we only hold our beliefs for logical reasons.
Memorable Stories
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 30, 2020
In this day of hoarding, these are especially relevant questions, I think. Perhaps that’s what makes this particular show so memorable.
The Kingdom: A Fresh Look at Zombies
Travis Perry, Mar 26, 2020
The Netflix series The Kingdom offers a unique take on the zombie story, one worth talking about!
The Departure From Normality
Shannon McDermott, Mar 25, 2020
What makes good reading, after it’s all done, is not what makes a good life in the moment.
Lorehaven’s Newest Issue and Podcast Celebrate The Best of Christian Fantasy
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 24, 2020
Lorehaven’s spring 2020 issue reviews the best of Christian fantasy, and our new podcast episode explores a classic spiritual warfare thriller.
God Or Satan?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 23, 2020
It’s almost become a politically incorrect thing among Christians to say that God is a Judge, that He exercises justice against people.
A Look At Fatalism and a Killer Virus in Twelve Monkeys
Travis Perry, Mar 19, 2020
This posts dives into the film and TV series Twelve Monkeys and its predecessors and asks what we can learn from this story and the Bible about pandemics and fate.
