It’s Here! Get Lorehaven Magazine’s Fantastical Fall 2019 Issue
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 22, 2019
In Lorehaven magazine’s free fall 2019 issue, we explore Enclave Publishing and review sixteen new Christian fantastical novels.
Halloween, Evil, And Speculative Fiction
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 21, 2019
The point is this: evil in the real world is not so easy to pin down—not without God’s clear standards.
How ‘It: Chapter Two’ Defeats Its Devilish Clown
Daniel Whyte IV, Oct 18, 2019
“We must realize that our enemy is just a clown. He’s a loser.”
Angels and Aliens: Is There a Connection?
Travis Perry, Oct 17, 2019
Many people have claimed, in more than one way, that angels and aliens are the same thing. What’s the connection between the two? Does the alien/angel association provide grounds for speculative fiction story ideas?
Lorehaven Explores Enclave Publishing in Our Fall 2019 Issue Next Week
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 15, 2019
At last, Lorehaven magazine’s fall 2019 issue arrives Oct. 22, featuring fourteen reviews of fantastical Christian-made novels.
Columbus Day Controversy
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 14, 2019
In many places in Europe enforced conversion was standard practice. In essence, Columbus was exporting European custom and tradition.
Fiction Friday: Sojourner by Janalyn Voigt
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 11, 2019
As a thank-you gift for any purchase of Janalyn Voigt’s latest, buyers can receive free ebooks by speculative fiction authors.
Is Responsibility for Art Limited to Temptations for People You Know Personally?
Travis Perry, Oct 10, 2019
Does Christian liberty mean we can do whatever we want? Could it be that Christian responsibility goes being concerned about tempting a fellow believer we personally know to sin?
Should Christian Storytellers Help Keep Their Fans from Temptation?
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 8, 2019
Are creators biblically responsible to ensure their fans don’t use the story for the purpose of sinning?
On Culture And Giving Offense Or Being Offensive
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 7, 2019
Are Christians ready to be marginalized further? Are we preparing to share the gospel regardless of how offensive the culture finds it?
Where There’s a Will
Janalyn Voigt, Oct 4, 2019
If Christian authors allow their voices to be silenced, fantasy readers will feed upon an appalling worldview.
Cultural Moralist, Separatist, or Universalist?
Travis Perry, Oct 3, 2019
What should be our attitude in regard to the culture around us? Trying to make the culture better? Doing our own thing? Or accepting all without judgment?
Brad and His Dad
Mark Carver, Oct 2, 2019
Moral of the story: we are not alone in the universe, but we don’t have to look to the stars to find who else is out there.
Fantasy Authors Win Three Awards At 2019 ACFW Conference
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 1, 2019
Christian fantasy authors scored three ACFW Carol Awards, while Realm Makers hosted the conference bookstore.
Publishing News: A Note From Jill Williamson
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 30, 2019
First, I suggest you get Jill Williamson’s Safe Lands trilogy, though you don’t have to read these books before you read the prequel.
Fiction Friday: Christy Award Finalists
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 27, 2019
Some of these names you many recognize. A number have written articles for Spec Faith and / or have had their books featured as excerpts.
A Case Study in Fictional Magic: Dawn Before the Dark
Travis Perry, Sep 26, 2019
In Dawn Before the Dark, magic at first glance would seem to stem from gods other than the one Creator. How will this story world of a gender-based curse turn that apparent focus on magic on its head? How does this book link a strong story with a desire to honor God?
Heaven Will Be the Happiest Place on Earth
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 24, 2019
When we rightly deconstruct fake-Heavens, we might accidentally start tearing down the real Heaven.
Is Western Society Headed Toward Illiteracy?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 23, 2019
Our society went so far as to make illiteracy a thing of the past. A first step here in the US was to make public school mandatory for children up to a certain age.
What Harm Could Come from Fictional Magic?
Travis Perry, Sep 19, 2019
Is it actually possible for a fictional portrayal of magic to do harm? Should “harm” be our primary focus in the first place–or honoring God?
Just Imagine…
Mark Carver, Sep 18, 2019
There is one world which so far exists only on paper but is far from fiction: the new heavens and new earth that will endure for eternity after Jesus returns.
Taking Stories To The Culture
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 16, 2019
This is the culture into which God has put Christians living in western society in the 21st century. So, how should we then live?
Readers, Come As You Are, But Don’t Stay as You’ve Been
Rebecca P. Minor, Sep 13, 2019
Fear of “preachiness” can infect Christian creators who then seriously wonder, “Are themes no longer allowed in fiction?”
Seven Ways to Deal With the Problem Magic Poses Christian Fantasy Writers
Travis Perry, Sep 12, 2019
What is really is the problem with magic according to the Bible? How (and why) can Christian fantasy writers deal with this problem when creating stories?
Christian Themes In Books By Christians
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 9, 2019
In truth, themes should be crystal clear, but even Christian themes should not overshadow the story. They are not morals added on to make a point.
Unintentional Themes: The Power Of Forgiveness
Jillian Boehme, Sep 6, 2019
Forgiveness is powerful—it frees us from a prison of resentment and unresolved anger we were never meant to be in.
The Sky is Falling
Mark Carver, Sep 4, 2019
As technology and planning improves, death and destruction is mitigated by degrees, but the fact remains that we are still at the mercy of the Earth in all aspects.
Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 4
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 3, 2019
Time flies, and Realm Makers 2019 is already over a month past. But its graces follow me to the present.
