Why Isn’t There More Christian Fantasy?

Christian publishers avoid fantasy for surprising reasons.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2016 —

Whiplash Wednesday – A Look At Preachy Fiction

How effectively can Christ’s disciples carry out the Great Commission if they never spell out what they’re talking about?
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in May 2016 —

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 4 – Agent Julie Gwinn

At present Julie is open to submissions. She “accepts queries in the following genres: Women’s Fiction, Romance (contemporary, historical, suspense, inspy. Amish) Spec Fiction and Fantasy, Mysteries and Suspense, Inspirational Fiction and Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, YA.”
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in May 2016 —

Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Grace

In Christian stories, songs, and conversations, we keep assuming we can refer to God’s love and grace and non-Christians will get it.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2016 —

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 3 – Tosca Lee

Most pertinent to writers who are considering attendance at Realm Makers, Tosca Lee continues to garner praise for her writing.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in May 2016 —

What Isn’t Christian Fiction

It can be hard to define what makes fiction Christian. So let’s define, instead, what doesn’t make fiction Christian.
— Shannon McDermott in May 2016 —

26 Things We Learned In Civil War

Civil War was the best Marvel movie to date. It had everything—fast-paced action, epic fights, probing themes, developed characters with meaningful arcs, priceless humor, sweet tech. The list goes on. There was so much at play in that movie, it’s […]
— Zac Totah in May 2016 —

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 1

Locke’s fiction, while fitting into the classification of inspirational, is not geared toward Christian readers, but toward a broader range, much like Tolkien’s books.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in May 2016 —

The Humility Deficit

We all live under the same rules, and one of the most basic of those rules is: Don’t be a jerk.
— Shannon McDermott in Apr 2016 —

Welcome To Christian Entertainment

Stories by Christians should reflect timeless truths, grow naturally from the author’s worldview, and glorify God in striving for excellence. Which, by the way, isn’t a code word for “Let’s use blatant Christian themes.”
— Zac Totah in Apr 2016 —

Christian Speculative Fiction News Of Note

“You may sense my excitement for the future of Enclave, and for the genre as a whole.” Steve Laube
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Apr 2016 —

Finish The Story

“This is a stupid arc. This plot is redundant and the characters aren’t empathetic. I don’t even like the Hero that much.”
— E. Stephen Burnett in Apr 2016 —

Parabolic Tales: The Hidden Beauty Of Faith In Speculative Fiction

As a reader, I want to be transported to a place beyond myself. To a place where light-versus-dark struggles are elevated beyond the mundane to new heights of courage, bravery, and inner strength. Sometimes, it’s only at these new heights that we can finally grasp the truth.
— Barbara Hartzler in Apr 2016 —

Only Human

The moral the writer drew from this story is that authors should pay attention to details. The moral I drew is that some readers are far too picky.
— Shannon McDermott in Apr 2016 —

Creating A Compelling Love Triangle

Good or bad, love triangles can certainly keep readers turning pages and tend to prompt a lot of discussion and debate. When done well, a love triangle can also give thought-provoking insight into the nature of the human heart.
— Laurie Lucking in Apr 2016 —

Christian Geek Central Brings SpecFaith To YouTube

Christian Geek Central’s first YouTube video based on a Speculative Faith article arrived this week, based on Zachary D. Totah’s Jan. 26 article Engaging Entertainment with Intention.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Apr 2016 —

Of Names And Such

As a reader, how much do you pay attention to the names of characters or places? How much do you think about the significance of the name itself?
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Apr 2016 —

Sweetness and Light, Maybe

Disney’s reputation for sweetness and light has long been exaggerated.
— Shannon McDermott in Mar 2016 —

Heroes, Protective Tendencies, and Moral Dilemmas

We’ve all heard the line, “I was only trying to protect you,” mainly used by a various assortment of heroes (aka ALL-OF-THEM) when explaining why they kept their identity a secret from their closest friends and family. On one hand, […]
— Zac Totah in Mar 2016 —

The Superhero Who Dies

In the end, Jesus’s death is the greatest superhero death of all. For one thing, it was real.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Mar 2016 —
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