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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

No Other Gods

I didn’t catch Tom Cruise’s The Mummy in theaters, so I watched it on DVD when it came out last week. It wasn’t as awful as I was expecting, though it doesn’t hold a candle to the Brendan Fraser films […] · Mark Carver

When Monsters Change Sides

Some creatures are imaginary. I think of unicorns and heffelumps and vampires and zombies. Or orcs or elves or hobbits. Some of these beings have a basis in history. For instance dragons are mentioned in the Bible. At least one […] · 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

Entering Storyland: Why We Become Immersed in the Tales We Read

Stories have a common thread running through them. They’re not real, but in our minds, it’s as if they are. · Zac Totah

An Unheralded Significance

Show me a person who thinks that the Old Testament is only tales for children, and I will show you a person who hasn’t read the Old Testament. · Shannon McDermott

Cosplay 101 For The Confused Christian

We’re exploring cosplay terms and motives, including crossplay, gender-bending, and closet cosplay. · Laura VanArendonk Baugh

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

What Does Self-publishing Accomplish?

Promotion remains the fly in the honey pot of self-publishing success. How can a writer distinguish himself from all the other books—traditional, small press,and self-published—that are out there? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Lorehaven Begins, Readers Respond

Your response to our news about Lorehaven magazine has been incredible. · E. Stephen Burnett

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

Announcing Lorehaven: New Magazine To Build Christian Fantastic Book Clubs

Starting this fall, Lorehaven will help fans start book clubs and find truth in Christian-made fantastic stories. · E. Stephen Burnett

Managing The Minefield On The Way To Successful Publication

With the changes in the book industry, I think it’s helpful to discuss two particular elements of writing that lead to successful publication. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Readers, It’s Your Turn

Writers are told to write to their audience, but who ever asks that audience what kind of books they want to read? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Top Three Joys We Expect At Realm Makers 2017

We’ve asked conference guests: what are the top three joys we expect at Realm Makers 2017? · E. Stephen Burnett

Moana: The Gods Must Be Crazy

This is all fun and games from our enlightened, high-tech perch where we can say, “Aw, that’s cute. The native is praying to his ‘fire god.’ Adorable.” Yet it’s important to remember that these “adorable natives” prayed with as much devotion, if not more so, to their gods, elders, and ancestors as we do to the God of the Bible. · Mark Carver

Good Character(s)

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

What Should A Story’s Agenda Be?

Rather than being driven by specific agendas, stories should seek to be bold, daring, and most importantly, authentic. · Zac Totah
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