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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.
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    Characters And Their Development: From The Writers’ Tool Chest
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jun 10, 2019

    Against the Tragic Villain Backstory
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jun 6, 2019

    Two Kinds of Heroes
    Travis Perry, Articles on Apr 25, 2019

    Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, part 11: Training a Spartan, Samurai, or Starship Trooper
    Travis Perry, Articles on Nov 15, 2018

    First Man: An Example of Fearlessness
    Travis Perry, Articles on Oct 25, 2018

    Guest Post by Chris Morris: Showers, Character Depth, and Chronic Illness
    Chris Morris, Articles on Sep 22, 2017

    Good Character(s)
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Jun 21, 2017

    We’re All Mad Here
    Mark Carver, Articles on Oct 19, 2016

    Prattle
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 17, 2016

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

    Characters Matter, And Their Character Matters
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 26, 2016

    Of Names And Such
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 4, 2016

    A Fresh Start And Change
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jan 4, 2016

    The Colors Of The Universe
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jul 1, 2015

    Meet The Parents
    Amy Davis, Articles on May 22, 2015

    Act Your Age
    Megan Ebba, Articles on May 1, 2015

    Quality Is As Quality Does
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Mar 25, 2014

    Fantastic or Not?
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Feb 25, 2014

    Realm Makers: Go Beyond The Blogs
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 15, 2013

    Characters Matter, And Their Character Matters
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jun 24, 2013

    Art And The Clive Staples Award, Continued
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jun 10, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! VI: Alien Love Slaves
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 14, 2013

    More About Characters
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Feb 6, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! IV: Terror Of The Megachurchians
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 31, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! III: Voices From Beyond
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 24, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! II: The Blind Ones
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 17, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! I: Invasion Of The Child-People
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 10, 2013

    The Fine Line Between Reality and Fantasy
    Merrie Destefano, Articles on Nov 9, 2012

    The De-volution Of Revolution
    John Otte, Articles on Oct 24, 2012

    What’s In A Name?
    Fred Warren, Articles on Aug 7, 2012

    Speculative Faith Reading Group 3: Enter The Witch
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 14, 2012

    Sex In The Story 7: Patri-Archetypes
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 13, 2012

    Speculative Antichrist
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Jun 8, 2012

    Rearranging Icons 6: Images Of Man
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 26, 2012

    Rearranging Icons 5: In The Eye Of The Beholder
    Fred Warren, Articles on Apr 24, 2012

    Rearranging Icons 4: Characters Becoming Icons
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 19, 2012

    Must Good Characters Be Likeable?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 4, 2012

    Sex In The Story 6: Heroes and Heroines
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 15, 2012

    Sex In The Story 5: More Male Mythologies
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 8, 2012

    Sex In The Story 3: Trans-Gender Issues
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 23, 2012

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