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Female Villains

When it comes to contemporary literature written by Christians, I was hard pressed to think of one female antagonist. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Fantasy That Works

Next time you read a fantasy, see how it measures in these areas: premise, conflict, realistic characters that act, a dense story world, a story that says something important. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Are Antiheroes Anti-Christian?

It’s not always clear where the line is between antihero and just-plain-flawed hero. Regardless, antiheroes are out there in full force these days, and they seem to be getting more popular. · Kat Heckenbach

To PC or Not PC

Let’s talk about grammar. Wait! Come back! · Shannon McDermott

What Is It About Fantasy And Christmas?

The cool thing about good fantasy, however, is that no one explains it. There isn’t a narrator in C. S. Lewis’s Narnia books that says, “Now boys and girls, Aslan is actually Jesus.” Instead, readers are allowed to discover the dots on their own and connect them at their leisure. Or leave them unconnected. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Thankful Characters-A Reprise

Despite privation, death, dangers, and the concerns for the future, the early colonists found reason to rejoice. They exhibited a degree of contentment, a gratitude for what they had rather than resentment for what they had lost. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Holidays And Celebrations – Reprise

Holidays and celebrations seem to be a staple in society. Many pagan cultures held festivals and commemorations, some connected to their religious beliefs, and certainly Western society under the influence of Christianity fostered holidays consistent with the tenets of their faith. Consequently, novels that incorporate familiar festivities seem anchored in reality. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Guest Post by Chris Morris: Showers, Character Depth, and Chronic Illness

Before I tell this story about chronic illness, you have to promise you won’t picture me naked. Promise? I’m waiting . . . okay, we’re good. I remember the day I knew my seizures were going to be a big […] · Chris Morris

The Bonds Of Friendship

As humans, we’re wired for relationships. Being lonely is one of the most awful things we can imagine, and so we crave the close connection brought by deep friendships. This truth comes into beautiful focus in almost any story you read, and points to the wonderful ways in which friendship enrich our lives. · Zac Totah

Speculative Stories, The Eclipse, And Other Rare Space Phenomena

What I find interesting is that a solar eclipse or other such space events do not find their way into more stories, either science fiction or fantasy. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Reepicheep Syndrome

This character is the author’s pet: The author is transfixed by him, but the audience just can’t share the joy. · Shannon McDermott

Good Character(s)

What makes a good character is ultimately disconnected from what makes a good person. · Shannon McDermott

Mediocre Times

“These are mediocre times…People are starting to lose hope. It’s hard for many to believe there are extraordinary things inside themselves as well as others.” · Mark Carver

Arresting Attention

These beginnings showcase the art of the good opening. · Shannon McDermott

Mega City One

The innocent exist only until they inevitably become perpetrators…Guilt and innocence is a matter of timing. · Mark Carver

Sam Gamgee: A Humble Hero We All Relate To

In conversations about the best or most loved fantasy character, one name always comes up. Sam Gamgee. · Zac Totah

Opening Lines: Portals Into New Worlds

The opening line is the writer’s invitation to partake in this particular journey with these particular people in this particular place and time. · Zac Totah

March Madness And Quidditch

The key to Rowling’s worldbuilding is the consistency with which she infuses the different into the normal. · Rebecca LuElla Miller
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