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It’s Here! Get Lorehaven Magazine’s Fantastical Fall 2019 Issue

In Lorehaven magazine’s free fall 2019 issue, we explore Enclave Publishing and review sixteen new Christian fantastical novels. · E. Stephen Burnett

Halloween, Evil, And Speculative Fiction

The point is this: evil in the real world is not so easy to pin down—not without God’s clear standards. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

How ‘It: Chapter Two’ Defeats Its Devilish Clown

“We must realize that our enemy is just a clown. He’s a loser.” · Daniel Whyte IV

Lorehaven Explores Enclave Publishing in Our Fall 2019 Issue Next Week

At last, Lorehaven magazine’s fall 2019 issue arrives Oct. 22, featuring fourteen reviews of fantastical Christian-made novels. · E. Stephen Burnett

Fiction Friday: Sojourner by Janalyn Voigt

As a thank-you gift for any purchase of Janalyn Voigt’s latest, buyers can receive free ebooks by speculative fiction authors. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Brad and His Dad

Moral of the story: we are not alone in the universe, but we don’t have to look to the stars to find who else is out there. · Mark Carver

Fantasy Authors Win Three Awards At 2019 ACFW Conference

Christian fantasy authors scored three ACFW Carol Awards, while Realm Makers hosted the conference bookstore. · E. Stephen Burnett

A Case Study in Fictional Magic: Dawn Before the Dark

In Dawn Before the Dark, magic at first glance would seem to stem from gods other than the one Creator. How will this story world of a gender-based curse turn that apparent focus on magic on its head? How does this book link a strong story with a desire to honor God? · Travis Perry

Is Western Society Headed Toward Illiteracy?

Our society went so far as to make illiteracy a thing of the past. A first step here in the US was to make public school mandatory for children up to a certain age. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

What Harm Could Come from Fictional Magic?

Is it actually possible for a fictional portrayal of magic to do harm? Should “harm” be our primary focus in the first place–or honoring God? · Travis Perry

Readers, Come As You Are, But Don’t Stay as You’ve Been

Fear of “preachiness” can infect Christian creators who then seriously wonder, “Are themes no longer allowed in fiction?” · Rebecca P. Minor

Seven Ways to Deal With the Problem Magic Poses Christian Fantasy Writers

What is really is the problem with magic according to the Bible? How (and why) can Christian fantasy writers deal with this problem when creating stories? · Travis Perry

The Sky is Falling

As technology and planning improves, death and destruction is mitigated by degrees, but the fact remains that we are still at the mercy of the Earth in all aspects. · Mark Carver

Tranquility: Tainting Creation in Fantasy Fiction

Tranquility is the first fantasy novel to include a mythical creature based on the common loon. · Christa Conklin

Christian Products Expo 2019 Lessons

I visited the 2019 Christian Products Expo. Here’s what I learned about Christian bookstores, the Christian book market, and more. · Travis Perry

Four Classes

This collection of fairy tales is admirably broad-minded in its inspiration, drawing from Scripture and history and legend. · Shannon McDermott

So Do We All Just Hate ‘Star Wars’ Now? Is That How It Is?

If the new “Star Wars” movies really do subvert fantasy hero-worship, doesn’t this also mock our good desires for heroes? · E. Stephen Burnett

Fiction Friday: Stormrise by Jillian Boehme

About Stormrise: “Captivating world-building and fantastical creatures . . . This lush, epic fantasy filled with magic and dragons will circulate well among fans of Tamora Pierce and J.R.R. Tolkien.” ―School Library Journal · Rebecca LuElla Miller
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