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C.S. Lewis Redeemed Myths, and So Should We

Redemption of myths fulfills the Bible’s command to “take every thought captive.” · Elijah David

Review: The Sword Of Six Worlds By Matt Mikalatos

Validus Smith and her best friend Alex Shields know something is seriously wrong when their substitute teacher takes the side of the class bully. When he changes into a creature with fangs and tries to attack Validus, they escape by following two new students through a hole into a different world—one in which animals talk. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Fantasy Itch: Gettin’ To Be THAT Time Of Year

Ah, yes, I’m definitely ready to settle down with a good fantasy. It’s that time of year! Last year I read Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, first in the Mistborn Trilogy (which, I learned, is actually a five book series). I’m thinking this year I should finish out the rest, starting with The Well of Ascension. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Why My Novel Bellanok Stars A Christian Pastor

Author Ralene Burke found a Christian pastor a perfect hero for her debut fantasy novel, Bellanok. · Ralene Burke

The Military, Veterans, And Speculative Fiction

In thinking about the military, I had to wonder about the place of the military in speculative stories. Perhaps most famous are the Storm Troopers of Star Wars, but other stories, particularly dystopian fantasy such as Hunger Games, includes a strong military—as part of the side of evil. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Is Doctor Strange Dangerous For Christians?

Will watching Doctor Strange open the door to the occult, to dangerous Eastern mysticism and New Age beliefs, to things Christians should never associate with? · Zac Totah

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

We’re All Mad Here

The latest movie from Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, just came out on DVD. I haven’t seen it yet, but I did see, and moderately enjoyed, the Tim Burton-directed first installment, Alice in Wonderland. Of course, nothing will ever […] · Mark Carver

Who Vs. What

There is undoubtedly a cyclical and symbiotic relationship between character and plot. Who the character is determines what will happen in the story, and the events of the story shape who the character is, etc. They are both cogs that turn each other. From a writing craft perspective, this can be a very existential and convoluted discussion, so let’s take it to street level. · Mark Carver

Finding Truth In Fantasy

Often, the dark trials are what strengthen us, not the ease-filled traipses through flower-strewn meadows. This is a recurring theme in fiction, nowhere more apparent than fantasy. · Zac Totah

Characters Matter, And Their Character Matters

What we see in Christian novel after Christian novel is a flawed character in need of a Savior. The impression this gives is that people without Christ aren’t likable, that their flawed character means they won’t do heroic deeds or stand up for right. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Courage, Dear Heart

One of the beautiful things about stories is the presence of fear. But more than that, the presence of courage in the face of fear. · Zac Totah

Unlocking The Theme Of A Cast Of Stones

Fantasy novelist Patrick Carr reveals the secret themes he discovered for “A Cast of Stones” and “The Shock of Night.” · Patrick W. Carr

Frodo’s Failure—When Doing Your Best Isn’t Enough

This image—Frodo’s failing despite his best effort—gets at the heart of the Gospel and the fact that left to ourselves, we can try-try-try all the livelong day and never measure up to what God requires. Never hope to come close. · Zac Totah

Fantasy – Not Anybody’s Leftover Stale Bread

One of the unfortunate impressions about Christian fantasy that still lingers seems to be that all fantasy is the same, that it is derivative and stale. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Guess That Fantasy – A Different Take

I don’t think we can create the contestant aspect of that old TV game show, but it would be fun, I think, if you would post in the comments how many clues you needed in order to guess the title. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

20 Book Titles Reimagined

What if books we knew well had different titles? What would be the result? · Zac Totah

Magic, Fantasy, And A Christian Worldview

Part of the inexplicable is that God has allowed His enemies some measure of power (magic), and He chooses to let evil ripen before He puts an eternal end to it. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Heavy Metal

After the recent shooting in Orlando, the media’s attention once again turned to gun control, the meaning of the Second Amendment, and the nation’s obsessions with firearms. Everything that could possibly be said on both sides of the issue has been said, but there is one truth on which I believe everyone can agree: entertainment without weapons would be pretty boring. · Mark Carver

Make Stories Succeed With This One Weird Trick

One “weird” trick can help anyone who wants to share or craft great stories. · E. Stephen Burnett
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