The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films

The symbolic nature of apocalyptic sci-fi movies point to an underlying thread of biblical precepts. —Parker J. Cole in April 2021

How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave

Implicit Magic in Fantasy Fiction Can Stir Our Longing for Transcendent Myth

To Help Kids Learn Pop Culture Engagement, Parents Must Work Together

Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books

What Arouses Hatred of Fantastic Romantic Fiction?

Two Christian authors share reader response to their explorations of longing and love. —Parker J. Cole in March 2021

Meet Your Family’s Next Favorite Film: Kiki’s Delivery Service

No, Stories Should Not ‘Wreck You, the Reader’

The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 2

Romance is the study of ‘what if’ scenarios through the exploration of relationships. —Parker J. Cole in March 2021

My Novel ‘The Mermaid’s Sister’ Arose from True Depths of Mourning

My Screenwriter Mom Introduced Me to Fantastic Sci-Fi in the 1960s

Venus is More Than Just a Love Goddess

The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 1

Too often readers reject romance as nothing more than fluff stories, overlooking the fantastical worldbuilding in this genre. —Parker J. Cole in February 2021

Stories with Bad Ideas Can Still Help Us Grow

Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 2: Venus

Venus used to be a main destination for sci fi, inspiring Dagobah-like settings. But Venus could well be more like Bespin…in the clouds… —Travis Perry in February 2021

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome

The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy

Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 1: Mercury

How has science fiction seen the settlement of Mercury? And what would it take to survive there or anywhere? Is Mercury good colony material? —Travis Perry in February 2021

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters

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