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From The Writers’ Tool Box: Honoring Men Of The Past

One way to give a speculative world texture is to create a history the characters can celebrate. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Joker in Film: A Case Study in Evil

Joker, the movie, has 11 Oscar nominations. How does it compare with other portrayals of the Joker in film? Which is a “greater evil” and what real-world evil people are they most like? · Travis Perry

2020 Science Fiction Predictions

Science fiction in many forms laid down predictions for what the year 2020 would bring. What did they get wrong? What’s close to being right? · Travis Perry

What Kind of War Does the Devil Fight?

When compared to human warfare, what is spiritual warfare like? Is it like hand-to-hand combat? Cyber war? Information operations? · Travis Perry

What Does the Devil Want?

In discussing any kind of warfare, it’s important to understand the objectives of the enemy. Concerning Satan, what are his goals? What does the Devil want? · Travis Perry

Alien God of the Christian Tribulation

What if the Tribulation that futurists like me see in the book of Revelation takes place? And what if the Antichrist claims aliens are invading the Earth and he’s only resisting them…? (And why would I want to write a story like that?) · Travis Perry

Beneath the Hidden Current: Of Floating Islands and Dolphins

Peek into one of the elements that contributed to Sharon Hinck’s new fantasy novel, Hidden Current. · Sharon Hinck

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

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

Taking Stories To The Culture

This is the culture into which God has put Christians living in western society in the 21st century. So, how should we then live? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

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

Christian Themes In Books By Christians

In truth, themes should be crystal clear, but even Christian themes should not overshadow the story. They are not morals added on to make a point. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Unintentional Themes: The Power Of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is powerful—it frees us from a prison of resentment and unresolved anger we were never meant to be in. · Jillian Boehme

Shields, Starship Combat, and Outer Space Fortresses

A realistic look at shields and defenses for starships and space stations can help you make interesting and plausible stories about outer space combat. · Travis Perry

The Sound and the Fury

How has heavy metal music influenced my writing? · Mark Carver

Non-Lethal Speculative Fiction Weapons

On Star Trek, setting a weapon to “stun” is easy. In reality, it’s easier to use energy to kill or maim than to immobilize. But science fiction and fantasy stories alike can benefit from thinking about what non-lethal weapons can do. · Travis Perry

The Quantum Mechanics God of Alternate Realities

Are alternate universes fair game for Christian writers of speculative fiction? This post takes a look at why so many science fiction stories feature alternate realities based on quantum mechanics–and suggests ways a Christian worldview can be compatible with this kind of tale. · Travis Perry

Alien Intelligence in Our Solar System?

If the Solar System has life, including intelligent life, where might we find it? On Mars or under the surface of icy moons? Where we might really find life and what that life could be like should influence science fiction–including sci fi written by Christian authors. · Travis Perry

Does Family Enhance Female Heroes?

Was Mark Carver’s post on Speculative Faith yesterday right about a need to have more families with children in speculative fiction? In particular, would children benefit female heroes? · Travis Perry
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