2014 CSA Nominations Are Now Open

The first two rounds of the Clive Staples Award are still in the hands of readers, beginning with the nominations which we’re opening today.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in February 2014 —

Then and Now, AKA She Who Walked Away From CSF… and What Would Bring Her Back

Change looks to be good. That small vision the CBA had when it came to SF is now irrelevant to me, the reader; but it cheers me to see more fantasy (even if it’s mostly YA) flying off their presses.
— Mirtika Schultz in February 2014 —

The Monster In My Bookshelf

Sorry to have disappeared on you, folks. Part of the reason why is because I was in the middle of overhauling my personal website. Go take a gander and kick the tires if you want. I like it. It is, […]
— John Otte in February 2014 —

Manipulation

Where there’s money, there will be manipulators of any system.
— R. L. Copple in February 2014 —

Ron And Hermione Or Harry And Hermione?

J. K. Rowling, having gained perspective in the intervening seven years since the final Harry Potter book released, thinks she made a mistake.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in February 2014 —

Truth And Story: A Look At The Multiverse

Go ahead and write about those alternate worlds and universes. But, be careful. After all, a prudent study of early church heresies reveals just this type of fiction: tweaking the Truth into a version that suits our human thought processes and needs.
— Bruce Hennigan in February 2014 —

Reading Choices: Realism, Truth, And The Bible

God has made us in His own image–which would suggest that we are, by nature of our similitude to Him, creative beings, though we cannot create from nothing. Rather, what we create comes from something already made, and therefore, from God’s world.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in February 2014 —

How Then Can It Be Christian?

We find idolatry, sorcery, homosexuality, bestiality, murder, and rebellion to God throughout the pages of scripture. Does that make the Bible full of darkness? Of course not. What it means is that God’s Word gives us a realistic view of evil as well as good.
— James Somers in January 2014 —

Reading Choices: Isolation Or Insulation?

I don’t think isolation is an answer to the darkness of this world, and that approach leaves our culture without a witness. I’d also suggest that it’s wise to use insulation only as necessary.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2014 —

Reading Choices: Do Christians Deserve Our Support?

What are Christian readers to do? Do we support those writers with whom we agree? Do we give a theological pass to those who are aiming for innovation and speculation?
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2014 —

How To Help Fantastic Heroes, Part 2

Don’t act like ‘support zombiesâ€; only promote fantastic stories because they delight us.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2014 —

How To Help Fantastic Heroes, Part 1

Before fans can promote fantastic stories or publishers, we must love the heroes and quests.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2014 —

Purge The Stereotype Of ‘Geek’ Readers

Fantasy/sci-fi fans include more than self-described nerds.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2014 —

Steve Laube Answers Your Questions And Mine

On the heels of the news that Steve Laube has purchased Marcher Lord Press, I contacted the new owner regarding the questions that some feel still have been unanswered.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2014 —

How To Do “Newâ€

What will be the next work of speculative fiction to capture the world’s imagination? And perhaps, more importantly, what role will Christians have in the speculative fiction literary universe?
— Wayne Thomas Batson in January 2014 —

Why I Put It Down

Here are my top eight reasons, in descending order, why I’m likely to put a book down and stop reading.
— R. L. Copple in December 2013 —

Winter Challenge Winner; Fiction Goals

Special thanks to all who participated in the 2013 Spec Faith 2013 End-of-the-Year Writing Challenge–those who entered, who voted in either or both first rounds, who gave feedback to the writers, and who were part of choosing our winner.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2013 —

On Tolkien’s ‘Letters From Father Christmas’

In which the “Lord of the Rings†myth-maker “lies†to his own children.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2013 —
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