Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 1: Zuko’s Journey

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” brings balance to the world of mercy and justice, starting with the story of Fire Prince Zuko.
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 2014

An Unfolding Saga

The Wingfeather Saga unfolds through four books into an intense and beautiful story.
Shannon McDermott, Jun 2014

Why We Condemn ‘Game Of Thrones’ Porn and Think You Should Too

All men must die to self and reject even “soft” porn and “artful” rape culture wherever it hides. #GameofPorns
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 2014

Three-Second Comment Defeats Entire Storyline Of ‘Dragon 2’

An actor’s ad-lib has overthrown every other theme of the 102-minute animated epic.
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 2014

Dragons, Maleficent, and Echoes Of Groaning Earth

Do stories such as “Maleficent” and “How to Train Your Dragon” say “man is evil, nature is good”?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jun 2014

But ‘Game Of Thrones’ Still Has Porn In It

Do we just pretend the TV series doesn’t have live, actual naked porn? Is that how it is?
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 2014

Fiction Friday: An Excerpt From One Realm Beyond

The distinct sound of leathery wings unfolding caught [Cantor’s] ear. He fought back a grin and redoubled the speed of his dash to freedom. The dragon on course to intercept him roared a warning. Accepting the challenge, Cantor pushed his muscles with all his might. If he could reach the portal first, he could dive and roll. The dragon in flight would have to land and squeeze through.
Donita K. Paul, Mar 2014

There Be Dragons

In Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis describes those moments in which some earthly experience awakens us to the truth that there is more to the world than our earthly experience.
Jonathan Rogers, Feb 2014

Will Poor Adaptation Sink Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ Film?

“Noah” can tweak details but must keep the Story’s true themes.
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 2014

No Story Is Safe

Any story can be used for evil, no matter how wholesome, artistic, gritty, fantastic, or historical.
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 2014

‘McGee and Me’: The Biggest Lie

Despite good intentions, do some Christian children’s stories end up omitting the Cross?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 2014

Looking Back, Looking Forward

John Otter lists his top ten speculative fiction-type things he enjoyed the previous year.
John Otte, Jan 2014

Don’t Ditch Santa, Part 2

St. Nicholas began as a Christian symbol. Let’s celebrate him, not shun him.
Timothy Stone, Dec 2013

Will The Real Master Stand Up?

A hundred years and more before Tolkien and Lewis were born, children were reading fantasy stories. Stories of magic. Stories of the very evil versus the innocent or the very good. And stories of epic battles between men and strange creatures.
Scott Appleton, Dec 2013

‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 12: Inside Information

Two hundred pages into the story, Bilbo Baggins finally “burglarizes” the lair of Smaug the Terrible.
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 2013

The AViS Effect

Yes, give the gift of “Amish Vampires in Space” this Christmas, but this breakout novel could help boost the entire Christian fantasy/scifi genre.
Kerry Nietz, Dec 2013

‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 11: On The Doorstep

“Stop dragging and get to the dragon,” silly critics may cry; but Tolkien takes his time as his heroes finally reach the Lonely Mountain.
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 2013

‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 10: A Warm Welcome

Tolkien tests his modified genre’s limits when The Hobbit’s road trip turns into political intrigue and even archetype parody.
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 2013

‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 9: Barrels Out Of Bond

You’ll see Bilbo and the Dwarves escape in the new film version, yet Tolkien’s escape is much less visible.
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 2013

Fairytales … Truer Than Real Life?

Fairytales promote a desire for . . . other. Not a desire for fire-breathing dragons to terrorize your city block, or a desire for fantastical battles to happen on your front lawn, but a desire for “something beyond.”
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 2013
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