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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 2016

Sweetness and Light, Maybe

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

Why Are Batman and Superman Fighting?

Why are Batman and Superman fighting? Why did Man of Steel have to be so “dark” and “gritty”? Superman never kills! —E. Stephen Burnett in March 2016
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