Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 14: Combat Arms Training

Militaries by their nature develop specialized branches of combat arms and train their warriors to master particular war-fighting specialties.
— Travis Chapman in January 2019 —

On the Third Day of Christmas…

December 27th is the Third Day of Christmas–which means a few things in the history of Christianity in our world. But perhaps could be much more meaningful in worlds yet to be imagined…
— Travis Perry in December 2018 —

Valiant Explores Destiny versus Free Will

In Merrie Destefano’s new novel Valiant, free will and destiny work hand in hand.
— Merrie Destefano in December 2018 —

Does Diversity in Fantasy Publishing Reflect God’s Kingdom or Identity Politics?

Is forced diversity in secular publishing really the same as biblical diversity?
— Mike Duran in December 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 13: Training for High-End Capabilities

The high-end capabilities of advanced military systems can be vastly different from what they achieve at the low-end. Highly advanced weapons systems, whether technical or magical, require specialized training.
— Travis Perry in December 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writers Guide to War, part 12: Military Training Types

The military training of hereditary warrior castes, barbarians, paid professional soldiers, draftees, militias, and levies have varied. Use these types of training in your stories–or use knowledge of them to stand tropes on their head.
— Travis Chapman in November 2018 —

Thankful for the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special?

The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special is widely considered one of the worst pieces of entertainment of all time. Yet even it leaves me reasons to be thankful.
— Travis Perry in November 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, part 11: Training a Spartan, Samurai, or Starship Trooper

The elite training of warriors as different as Spartans, Samurai, and Starship Troopers show many features in common. These features drill warriors to prepare them to face the harsh realities of combat.
— Travis Perry in November 2018 —

The Nature of the Beast

How does the idea of monsters fit into the Christian walk?
— Mark Carver in November 2018 —

A March of Stereotypes

Taking a broad view of speculative fiction, and especially of science fiction, we may discern the march of female stereotypes.
— Shannon McDermott in October 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, Part 7: The Fearless Elite

How likely is it to find the farm kid who is fearless in the face of danger and ready to kill the enemy? Rarer than you think.
— Travis Chapman in October 2018 —

One in a Million

What if parallel worlds do exist? Does that mean there is a world out there where Adam didn’t sin?
— Mark Carver in October 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, part 5: Psychology of War: Essential Fears

Essential fears shape much of what humans do on a battlefield, driving them to fight, flight, or surrender responses.
— Travis Chapman in October 2018 —

Who Says We Can’t Play In the Genetic Sandbox?

Who gets to say what the human race can and can’t do when it comes to tinkering with the planet?
— Mark Carver in October 2018 —

Speculative Fiction Writers’ Guide to War, Part 3: Levels and Types of War

As Star Wars: Rogue 1 showed, warfare normally happens at three levels: tactical, operational, and strategic. And has many different types.
— Travis Chapman in September 2018 —

Faith in a Grimdark World

Novelist Aidan Russell: “As Christ’s followers, we are called to fight, and we cannot fail.”
— Aidan Russell in September 2018 —

Who Is In Control?

When someone (or something) has control, it doesn’t like to give it back.
— Mark Carver in September 2018 —

God and Christian Characters in Space

Novelist Steve Rzasa: “Speculative fiction needs believing characters who are believable.”
— Steve Rzasa in August 2018 —

Where Have All the Monsters Gone?

Why aren’t dinosaurs roaming the earth today or giant sharks eating fishing boats whole?
— Mark Carver in August 2018 —
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