We Are (Not) The Hollow Men

Conflict is vital to stories. So, in a way, is suffering. —Shannon McDermott in May 2015

Giving The Devil His Due

If we or our stories venture into dark places, we must always remember to keep the Light close. —Mark Carver in May 2015

‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’: Black Widow Bashing

Movie criticism from enraged fans and “social justice warriors” may re-prove that humans can’t truly enjoy even small gifts for very long. —E. Stephen Burnett in May 2015

Start Your Engines: The End Is Nigh!

“Mad Max: Fury Road” is the latest in a long journey of post-apocalyptic stories that go straight back to the Bible. —Mark Carver in May 2015

Villains: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Where do villains come from? What causes a person or a being to go down that dark path? And do they realize what they’ve become? —Morgan Busse in April 2015

Introducing Edgy Christian Speculative Fiction From The Crossover Alliance

Debut publisher The Crossover Alliance will offer novels without limits on swear words and other content, if the story ultimately endorses biblical truth and not sin. —Mark Carver in April 2015

Let’s Stop Making Up Unbelievers To ‘Evangelize’

If we assume non-Christians in novels or reality are weepy caricatures who just need love, we need a gritty reboot. —E. Stephen Burnett in April 2015

Why Materialist Magicians and Sour Stepmothers Are Cruel To ‘Cinderella’

Some “child experts” and critics refuse to believe fairy tales can sing, and insist they fit into a narrow-waisted agenda. —E. Stephen Burnett in March 2015

Is Prayer In Fiction Fictional?

What constitutes an unrealistic view of prayer in fiction? —R. L. Copple in February 2015

How To Train Your Church Story Group

Would fantastical-story groups work in your local church? Here’s how they worked at mine. —E. Stephen Burnett in February 2015

Horror – One Size Fits All

Is horror literature inherently anti-Christian? —R. L. Copple in February 2015

The Top Six Myths We Believe About Heaven

If you study God’s promises and imagine not only Heaven but New Earth, your faith will grow stronger. —E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015

Retailer and Publisher Pull ‘The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’

Folks named “Malarkey” wrote an I-went-to-heaven book. Now one author wants it pulled. True story. —E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015

The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 3: Church Clarifications

When I say, “Christian fans of fantastical stories need the Church,” here’s what I mean and don’t mean. —E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015

The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 1: Disillusioned

Maybe you have felt the Christian-fantastical bandwagon slowing down. Why might that be? —E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015

Joy To The World

“Let Earth receive her King! / Let every heart prepare Him room / And Heaven and nature sing.” —E. Stephen Burnett in December 2014

Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 18: The Return Journey

Tolkien’s term “eucatastrophe” describes despair’s turn to joy, but The Hobbit’s ending is only partly joyful. —E. Stephen Burnett in December 2014

Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst

Smaug is dead in the water. But the dragon is back and he brings war. —E. Stephen Burnett in December 2014

Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 16: A Thief In The Night

What’s a good Hobbit to do when the returned king becomes a new dragon? —E. Stephen Burnett in December 2014

The Blame Game

Who’s to blame? Does it matter? —R. L. Copple in November 2014
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