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7 Reasons Why a Silmarillion Movie Is a Terrible Idea

Are we in for a return to Middle-earth? The hesitation to leave for good is understandable, but there are a number of reasons why a Silmarillion movie isn’t the answer. · Zac Totah

The Reepicheep Syndrome

This character is the author’s pet: The author is transfixed by him, but the audience just can’t share the joy. · Shannon McDermott

Sacrifice And Speculative Fiction

Clearly self-sacrifice is a key component in both general market speculative fiction and Christian speculative fiction. But what is it about sacrifice that is so compelling? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

On Giving Offense And Being Offensive

Christians are not to be offensive in the way we speak, but the Bible itself says the message of the gospel is offensive to those who are perishing. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

March Madness And Quidditch

The key to Rowling’s worldbuilding is the consistency with which she infuses the different into the normal. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Disney And Culture

Pop culture, and Disney right along with others, has been pushing agendas that clash with God’s moral standards for as long as there has been pop culture. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Author Profile – Lisa T. Bergren

Lisa was born in Kalispell, Montana, on March 28 and raised in Southern California (there must be a story behind that transition!) Growing up she wanted to be “A nurse. An astronaut. Indiana Jones. A teacher. A journalist. One of the Three Musketeers.” Writing, apparently, has made it possible for her to become any of these through her characters. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Christmas Story: The First Epic Tale

Many stories, whether written from secular or Christian worldviews, point us back to the story of Christ, implicitly or explicitly, by design or by accident. · Zac Totah

Author Profile – S. D. Smith

I love to make stories. I want them to be good. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Liturgy and Lunacy

Since Christianity is such an integral part of the Western society we inhabit, it’s only natural that it will have a prominent place in our stories. It shows up in all genres but we often see Christianity or its derivatives in fantasy, horror, and surprisingly, science fiction. · Mark Carver

Prattle

Speaking of true and powerful fiction, Enclave Publishing just released their fall lineup of books. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Realism And Twenty-first Century Storytelling

I think there’s something else not particularly real in twenty-first century stories, no matter how real the computer generated characters might appear. We could chalk this up to “that’s just movies” if it weren’t for the fact that screen writing is beginning to dominate the way we write novels, too. I’ll characterize this unrealistic phenomenon as too much conflict. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

A Matter Of Interpretation

All fiction—and especially speculative fiction—may easily mean different things to different people. · Shannon McDermott

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 5 – Mike Duran

Mike identifies closely with the horror genre. In fact, he’s addressed this topic in previous years at Realm Makers, has a guest post here at Spec Faith on the subject, and has a nonfiction book—Christian Horror—that explores the topic. This year he will teach a continuing session on “The Theology Of Speculative Fiction” and an elective on “The Crossover Christian Novelist.” · Rebecca LuElla Miller

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

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 2 – Kathy Tyers

Kathy Tyers has also taken up the mantel of writing instructor. Having been certified as a classroom teacher after her graduation from Montana State University, she was not unfamiliar with the ins and outs of imparting information in a formal setting. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

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

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

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

3 Fantasy Books You Probably Haven’t Read But Should

In case you haven’t heard, March is Fantasy Fun Month, where every day posts about fantasy favorites—from characters to maps—flood social media. Yesterday, Rebecca Miller posted about fantasy quotes. I figured why not continue the fantasy love, this time exploring fantasy […] · Zac Totah
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