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“Charles Hack’s Into the Darkness summons a close-range science fiction story, focusing on the personal challenges of space warfare among alien cultures with a steady pace and serious tone.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 3, 2023

The Chosen Succeeds Where ‘Woke’ Stories Fail
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    The Beauty of Short Horror Films
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Mar 31, 2021

    A Tribute to the Sower of Imagination, My Granny
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Dec 17, 2020

    The Serious Business of Science Fiction and Fantasy
    Travis Perry, Articles on Aug 8, 2019

    Why I Quit Watching ‘Game Of Thrones’ and ‘The Walking Dead’
    Mark Carver, Articles on Aug 9, 2017

    Moral Relativism Doesn’t Wear A Cape
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 5, 2017

    Who Vs. What
    Mark Carver, Articles on Oct 5, 2016

    No Rest For The Weary
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 20, 2016

    Throwing In The Towel
    Mark Carver, Articles on Aug 26, 2015

    Should We Be Reading Books To Escape Reality?
    Nadine Brandes, Articles on Dec 12, 2014

    Why Read Fantasy? The Power Of World Building
    Jill Richardson, Articles on Nov 21, 2014

    Reading With Purpose
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 20, 2014

    Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 4
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 16, 2014

    Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 2, 2014

    Books Are Dangerous
    Ashlee Willis, Articles on Jun 27, 2014

    But ‘Game Of Thrones’ Still Has Porn In It
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 24, 2014

    Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part IV—Geeky Idols
    John Otte, Articles on Nov 20, 2013

    The Importance Of Reading: A Biased Opinion
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Nov 13, 2013

    Left Behind: A Rapturous Remake
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 30, 2013

    Last Son Of Earth – Part 6
    Christopher Miller, Articles on Jun 11, 2013

    Inspiration From Surprising Sources
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on May 15, 2013

    Magic In The Story: The Two Faces Of Magic
    Christopher Miller, Articles on Feb 26, 2013

    Label Me The Anti-Christ or Give Me A Grilled Chessus!
    Christopher Miller, Articles on Feb 12, 2013

    The Strange Case Of Nicheolas Bartleby
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 27, 2012

    Beauty and Truth 2: The Criticism Of Story
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 3, 2012

    The Making Of A Myth, Part 6 — Tolkien On Romance
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Dec 19, 2011

    Interacting With Culture
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 24, 2011

    Is Entertainment A Waste Of Time? Part 4
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 4, 2011

    Is Entertainment A Waste Of Time? Part 3
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Mar 28, 2011

    Is Entertainment A Waste Of Time? Part 2
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Mar 21, 2011

    Is Entertainment A Waste Of Time? Part 1
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Mar 14, 2011

    To Write, Live
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 3, 2010

    Who Am I?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 8, 2010

    What To Make Of Dragons, Part 7 – Escapism
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Aug 7, 2009

    Strange Story Spectrum — From Barn-raisers To Bloodsuckers
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 17, 2009

    Nine Marks Of Widescreen Stories, Part 7
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 13, 2006

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