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Introduction: Hunger by Jill Williamson

Jill is a prolific writer. Besides her dystopian Safe Lands books, she wrote a straight science fiction story about cloning called Replication, a young adult series suited for younger teens called The Mission League books, two co-authored (with her son) children’s stories in her RoboTales series, and several fantasy series. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fiction Friday: Introducing Kara Swanson

I think it’s important when considering books we might like to buy, to know if the writer can actually write, to know it the story is one I’m interested in. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

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

From the Archives: How Dark is Too Dark?

How dark is too dark? Is it permissible to include horrific and explicit elements in a story intended for the Christian market? · Mark Carver

Fiction Friday: Paranormia By Paul Regnier

A great balance of comedy, action adventure, and the supernatural, Paranormia is a quirky, heartfelt adventure that is both enjoyable and uniquely engaging. — Jill Williamson · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Beatitudes and Woes: A Groundbreaking Anthology

The Beatitudes and Woes anthology uses speculative stories to illustrate well-known statements Jesus made. Perhaps this method will prove to be groundbreaking–used by other anthologies in the future. · Travis Perry

Moral Relativism Doesn’t Wear A Cape

Who can deny the appeal of superheroes? The story of humanity is filled with them, real and mythical. Hercules, Genghis Khan, Joan of Arc, Paul Bunyan, Malala…the list goes on. Every culture in the world has them in some form or another, and they all have the same effect on those who hear their stories. They inspire, they encourage, they motivate, they empower. Sometimes they conquer, sometimes they save. Some build mighty empires, some hear the cries of the weak and helpless. · Mark Carver

Prattle

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

Christian Speculative Fiction News Of Note

When presenting news of note, what could be news-ier than the announcement of the Spec Faith 2016 Summer Writing Challenge winner? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Favorite New Voice

Various writers have burst on the scene as if from nowhere. They may garner awards or have instant success as far as sales are concerned. People are talking about this author. They’re doing book signings and speaking at conferences. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fiction Friday – By Divine Right

The Darkwater Claims All Who Enter It. All But One. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

New Christian Fantasy Series

A new world from fantasy novelist Jill Williamson awaits your voracious reading appetites. · Zac Totah

Are Heroes Passé?

Have our tastes in fiction moved past the good guy? Is there no interest in a character who wants to be heroic and works to be heroic and succeeds at being heroic? Must all our heroes be reluctant or all our protagonists be “bad guys”? Have we come to an end of good guy heroes? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fiction Friday – Heir Of Hope By Morgan Busse

All of it, gone. Caleb staggered against the wall inside the dark back rooms of the tavern, the shock at last catching up to him. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Reading Long Fiction

Many of these books will be among those nominated for the Clive Staples Award next year, so why not get a jump on reading them? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Where Are All The Speculative Titles Going?

Today’s post is going to be a departure from my “Last Son of Earth” series in order to bring you some highlights from the ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) in St. Louis. For the uninitiated, ICRS has been the primary […] · Christopher Miller

Lewis and Literature In The Library

Work continues to collect all published, Christian speculative stories in one place — the Speculative Faith Library. This effort also helps reveal a few things about the Christian-spec story field and classic authors that you may not know. · E. Stephen Burnett