Loving Human Journeys Over Genres
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 26, 2013
Scripture isn’t first about kings, tents, and donkeys; other stories aren’t first about worlds, battles, and dragons.
Not So Sleepy After All
John Otte, Sep 25, 2013
“Sleepy Hollow” left John W. Otte a little sleepy. And a little angry. Find out why in today’s post.
Fantastic Television
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 24, 2013
“Legend of Korra” is back and “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” debuts tonight; will you watch?
Because God Says So
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 23, 2013
In some small part, I think Christian writers have the responsibility to dispel the objection that says says “reality” doesn’t verify belief in the “fairy tale” ending, and to demonstrate the way the world really works.
The Gospel According To Daredevil
Adam Graham, Sep 20, 2013
Daredevil, The Man without Fear, encounters truth in Marvel’s faith-affirming Angels Unaware storyline.
This Is Fiction Freedom
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 19, 2013
The solution to fiction legalism is not more rules, grittiness, or evangelism.
Truth In Labeling
Yvonne Anderson, Sep 18, 2013
The world isn’t helped when Christian books further confusion about the faith.
Working Together
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 17, 2013
Please take a moment and answer this poll question with as many of the choices as apply to you.
How Small Do We Want To Be?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 16, 2013
Not only can God use speculative stories to make Himself known, which we’ve discussed frequently here at Spec Faith, but He can do so on a Grand Scale. He is not a tiny God struggling for recognition.
Enter Castle Gate Press
Phyllis Wheeler, Sep 13, 2013
Next year Castle Gate will start publishing novels set in the “real world” with a touch of the fantastic.
This Is Fiction Legalism
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 12, 2013
Obvious legalism is not the only legalism, and is discerned based on Scripture, not feelings or rules.
Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part II — Forgiving and Forgetting
John Otte, Sep 11, 2013
Two weeks ago, I asked the rather provocative question about whether or not a geek could be a good Christian. I asked it in connection to the hue and outcry that erupted when it was announced that Ben Affleck would […]
The Continued Search For The Next C. S. Lewis
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 9, 2013
Lewis’s fiction did not spring to life in a vacuum, nor did it germinate exclusively from the fertile soil of his own imagination. Rather, he read widely, studied profusely, and spent hours discussing literature and theology with other scholars.
Explaining The Epic: ‘Amish Vampires In Space’
Kerry Nietz, Sep 6, 2013
Author Kerry Nietz on how a running gag at conferences became his full-length novel, featuring Amish, versus vampires, naturally in space.
What Is Fiction Legalism?
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 5, 2013
If we misdefine “legalism,” accusations of this sin may backfire on us. Explore how in this Where’s the Legalist? quiz.
Looking For A Few Good Words
Yvonne Anderson, Sep 4, 2013
I’m choosy about books. I’m not so particular about genre, but I’m a terrible snob where the quality of writing is concerned. I want some depth to a story. A satisfaction of the spirit. I’m less concerned with a story’s […]
2013 Summer Writing Challenge Winner And Question
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 3, 2013
We have our winner: Austin Gunderson. Congratulations. But now, I have to ask. How many of you writers would be interested in participating in a short story contest if you were required to pay a $5.00 entry fee?
An Answer To Readers
Patrick W. Carr, Sep 2, 2013
When the reviews came in, not only was my book being critiqued, but my editors, my publisher, and the entire industry was as well.
All Fiction Is Fantasy
Randy Streu, Aug 30, 2013
A common Christian criticism of speculative genres is that they aren’t rooted in “reality.” But is that really such a bad thing?
Just Reached My Fill Of Nephilim
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 29, 2013
Speculating can glorify God. But some Christians go too far about supposedly demonic Nephilim.
Can Geeks Be Good Christians?
John Otte, Aug 28, 2013
Can geeks be good Christians? Or do our natural tendencies make it difficult? What was your reaction to the Ben Affleck casting news?
Summer Writing Challenge Finals
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 27, 2013
Here are the top three entries, followed by the poll. Please choose the one piece you think is the winner of the 2013 Summer Writing Challenge and vote.
What Is Intellectual Rigor?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 26, 2013
Some writers sacrifice theme for the sake of art. However, the most artfully told story that says something untrue is nothing more than an artful lie.
News and Views: Ben-man, Gnosticism, The Doctor
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 23, 2013
Ben Affleck as Batman, Kathy Tyers reboots Gnostic notions, “Doctor Who” news, author Brett McCracken’s nonfiction “Gray Matters.”
Why I Don’t Shut Up About ‘Harry Potter’
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 22, 2013
Years after the final Harry Potter novel and final film, the Harry Potter issue still matters to discerning Christians.
Contemplations While Sitting on The Porch Snapping Green Beans
Yvonne Anderson, Aug 21, 2013
Only in an advanced society do we remove the tip ends of beans. Some say this unnecessary practice removes important nutrition and fiber. High-end restaurants often leave the tips for the sake of being fashionable. But I break them off […]
Summer Writing Challenge Update
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 20, 2013
We writers know how our work seems to us, but we don’t know how it comes across to others. This challenge gives us a little window to view the reaction of our words on others.
Christian Speculative Fiction And Intellectual Rigor
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Aug 19, 2013
There is power in stories. Stories help us to see truth through someone else’s eyes rather than through our own biased view. Through stories we can get to Truth by seeing past our own version of truth.
Teaching Story Transitions 6: Launching Teens Into Culture
Jared Moore, Aug 16, 2013
Rather than fearing these years, parents can encourage teenagers to practice story discernment and enjoyment for God’s glory.
Realm Makers: Go Beyond The Blogs
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 15, 2013
Realm Makers offered more than cosplay and shared fandom. It gave deep doctrinal magic and a chance for Christian fans to better “incarnate” their love of fantastic fiction.
