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Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 1

On a list of most original story worlds, which would make the top ten? But what makes original story worlds so interesting in the first place? · Travis Perry

Fiction Friday: Christy Award Finalists

Some of these names you many recognize. A number have written articles for Spec Faith and / or have had their books featured as excerpts. · 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

Summer Reading List

Here’s an opportunity for us to make those recommendations to Spec Faith readers for their summer reading list, especially about the books we’ve most recently read. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Don’t Forget Books!

Through flash reviews, the development of book clubs, and author interviews or discussion or profiles, Lorehaven shines the light on speculative books in ways that allow readers to decide for themselves. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Let’s Talk Fiction

We have to pass along our recommendations to others. We have to write reviews, we have to talk books up on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or wherever you hang out in cyberspace. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fiction Friday – Escape To Vindor By Emily Golus

For as long as she can remember, Megan Bradshaw has imagined herself as the heroine of Vindor, her own secret world populated with mermaids, centaurs, samurai and more. When school pressures and an upcoming move make life unbearable, Megan wishes she could escape to Vindor for real. And then she does. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

And Speaking Of Realm Makers

As far as I’m concerned, awards like these are win-win-win. Authors receive exposure for their work, the conference receives more publicity, but best of all, readers benefit from the filtering of judges or readers who have picked the best books from those that were submitted. How perfect! · Rebecca LuElla Miller

So Many Good Writers, So Many Good Books

I thought perhaps today we could add to those resources by sharing information about books and/or authors we like that may be flying under the radar, and others need to know what we know. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

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

Fantasy and Sci-fi Book Recommendations

For book lovers, this is a joyous month. What makes a better present or stocking-stuffer than a book? Or a trilogy? Or a seven-volume series? · Zac Totah

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

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

Books You Should Consider Nominating For The Clive Staples Award

This list is just a starter. The goal, of course, is to find the best of the best, so we’re looking for you to nominate/vote on the CSA survey for three books you believe are a cut above the rest. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

So Many Books

I’m more convinced than ever that we here at Spec Faith need your eyes and ears. What books do you know about that have recently become available? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fiction Friday: Numb By John Otte

Crusader perched like a gargoyle on a second floor ledge across from the safe house’s entrance. He ignored the rain pouring down his face even though it blurred his vision. The weather didn’t matter. Neither did his posture. God created him to execute the Ministrix’s justice. · Rebecca LuElla Miller
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