The Price Of Sacrifice

Sacrifice is a key theme in stories. I was reminded of this during this past weekend, when my family was watching Lord of the Rings. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen the movies, and as I watched the […]
— Zac Totah in April 2016 —

How Quests Show The Importance Of Community

“Frodo wouldn’t have gotten far without Sam.” One of the most touching, truthful lines in the entire Lord of the Rings saga. It’s true Frodo wouldn’t have made it far without Sam, even though he tried to leave everyone behind […]
— Zac Totah in April 2016 —

Learning From The Secular: Christian Science Fiction And Fantasy’s Distinctive

Christian science fiction or fantasy most often dramatizes the spiritual in general terms rather than in the particular. It’s like writing, What is the spiritual journey of Everyman, instead of writing, What is my spiritual journey.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in April 2016 —

Fiction Friday – Rebel By R. J. Anderson

Rebel (Enclave Publishing) No Ordinary Fairy Tale Book 2 By R. J. Anderson Introduction The last time Timothy broke a rule, he got suspended. But when he defies the faery empress, it might well get him killed. Timothy Sinclair doesn’t […]
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in March 2016 —

20 Lord Of The Rings Quotes For Everyday Use

Ever had that frustrating moment when you didn’t know what to say? You’re engaged in a lively debate and someone makes a point, and you can’t find the words to counter. You’re in a situation that’s begging for a witty […]
— Zac Totah in March 2016 —

The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series: An Artist’s Intro

If you’re a fan of Andrew Peterson’s “Wingfeather Saga” tales, or like the concept of this fantasy animated series, join the Kickstarter campaign.
— Keith Lango in March 2016 —

#FantasyFunMonth: Book Better Than Movie

What fantasy books were better than their film versions? Join the conversation about #FantasyFunMonth.
— E. Stephen Burnett in March 2016 —

3 Fantasy Books You Probably Haven’t Read But Should

In case you haven’t heard, March is Fantasy Fun Month, where every day posts about fantasy favorites—from characters to maps—flood social media. Yesterday, Rebecca Miller posted about fantasy quotes. I figured why not continue the fantasy love, this time exploring fantasy […]
— Zac Totah in March 2016 —

Strength In Weakness: A Tale Of Hobbits and Heroes

Hobbits make for terrible hero material. At least to the critical, externally-focused eye. They’re small in stature, physically inferior, known for gardening, consuming mass quantities of ale, and living a simplistic lifestyle. Not warriors hardened by battle and filled with […]
— Zac Totah in March 2016 —

Dream Treaders: A Review

I think Dream Treaders is a triple (with nobody out), if not a home run. It’s a great book for middle grade boys, a reading group that is highly under served, in my opinion. I applaud Wayne Batson for such a wonderful story (and Thomas Nelson for publishing it).
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in February 2016 —

Why Do We Suspend Disbelief For Stories?

Are we stupid and illogical if we enjoy stories that aren’t real? Think about it for a minute. Any time we engage in a story, whether a movie or a book, we’re letting our logic walls down. Fiction, by its […]
— Zac Totah in February 2016 —

Christian Fantasy And Magic

If we are writing Christian fantasy, and our goal is to reflect something of God’s truth through our craft, shouldn’t we take a page out of the Holy Spirit’s playbook and portray the power of God as it actually is—amazing, miraculous, magical?
— Nathan Lumbatis in January 2016 —

Reading Fantasy

Some might think fantasy is pure escapism, but in reality, it helps us deal with the darkness in our own lives, inside and out.
— Jennette Mbewe in January 2016 —

Fantasy: An Indispensable Way To Understand Ourselves

Fantasy is the outcome of our contemplation on basic life questions: Why and how are we different from other animals? What is death and why? With fantasy, our minds use complex metaphors to bridge the gap across the unknown in order to broaden and inform what we do know.
— Brent King in January 2016 —

The Silver Chair Movie Should Follow These Four Signs

“The Silver Chair” can follow four signs to restart (not reboot) “The Chronicles of Narnia” film series.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2016 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: The Empire Strikes Back

I’m a “Star Wars” newbie and I still find Luke’s loss to Darth Vader one of the most gripping film scenes I’ve ever seen.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2015 —

What Does Christian Speculative Fiction Do With Jesus?

I’ve read any number of Christian fantasies that include a god figure or perhaps even God Himself. What I don’t recall as easily is a representation of Jesus.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2015 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: Star Wars

We can engage with “Star Wars” to explore and enjoy the beauty, goodness, and truth of God, people, and His world.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2015 —
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