If It’s Fiction . . .

Truth in stories is a tricky thing. On the story-telling level, often referred to as realism, readers need to believe in what’s taking place.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2014 —

‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and The Subversion Of Human Nature

Marvel’s thematic twist of its “optimistic” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” series proves humans don’t believe our own good press.
— E. Stephen Burnett in September 2014 —

Science Fiction And Fantasy?

The overall trend seems to be that the general market favors either science fiction or fantasy, but not both—at least not in great numbers.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2014 —

Star Trekking Religion By Firefly

Is portraying religion positively enough?
— R. L. Copple in September 2014 —

Kathy Tyers: Defeating Gnostic Forces In Fantasy Fiction

While Lucasfilm revised the “Star Wars†world, Star Wars Expanded Universe author Kathy Tyers was rebooting her theology.
— E. Stephen Burnett in September 2014 —

Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy?

As Christian fantasy writers, how do we handle evil characters? How evil can we go? Can we make our dark characters likeable? Should we?
— Pam Halter in August 2014 —

Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 3: Aang’s Avenging

Avatar Aang bends the energy of mercy and justice by respecting life yet punishing the world’s enemy.
— E. Stephen Burnett in August 2014 —

Story Weariness

I’ve had other instances of story weariness, which I guess I’ll define as familiarity with a story to the point that another rendition seems needless and unappealing.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in August 2014 —

On CAPC: Exodus: Gods, Kings, and Evangelical Headcanon

When we react to Bible movies, do we confuse Scripture for our often-nostalgic memories of its details?
— E. Stephen Burnett in August 2014 —

Speculative Fiction On TV

Which are your favorites and which of the new shows do you think might be promising?
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in August 2014 —

Origin Stories: Indie Novelist Tony Breeden

Christians should be hard-wired for wonder, so why don’t many churches encourage creativity?
— Tony Breeden in August 2014 —

Origin Stories: Ashley Hodges Bazer

“The Crown’s Call†independent author Ashley Hodges Bazer shares her conversion to Godly geekhood.
— Ashley Hodges Bazer in August 2014 —

The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter and Left Behind

One has prophecies, a dark lord, Muggle citizens, and good vs. evil. The other is the Harry Potter series.
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2014 —

A Superstition Transformed

An old superstition transformed into a new story
— Shannon McDermott in July 2014 —

Female Thor: Another Marvel Comics Gimmick

Do women really want to see all male heroes supplanted with women as the Doctor or even Thor?
— Adam Graham in July 2014 —

Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 2: Katara’s Vengeance

“Avatar: The Last Airbender†reflects Biblical truth: we can’t yet forgive but we must love unrepentant evildoers.
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2014 —

Finding God In Quantum Leap

“Quantum Leap†reminds me how God works through us to accomplish good even in small ways.
— John Otte in July 2014 —

Do The Scriptures Work In Fantasy Realms?

I was astounded at how easily the Lord’s living verses could be woven together in a different realm with its own history. Because our Creator is unchanging, and His Word is eternal and alive, the Scriptures translate beautifully into other realms.
— R. J. Anderson in July 2014 —

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 in July 2014 —

Three Reasons Why

Three reasons why romance novels predominate Christian fiction.
— Shannon McDermott in July 2014 —
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