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The Power Of Ink

Tattoos have historically been associated with strength, aggression, power, status, rebellion, and tribal identity. · Mark Carver

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 3 – Tosca Lee

Most pertinent to writers who are considering attendance at Realm Makers, Tosca Lee continues to garner praise for her writing. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

How Indie Novels Can Beat $4 Coffee and Chase Joy

“Support indie authors” memes urge readers to do their Duty. Instead authors can help us chase Christ-centered delight. · E. Stephen Burnett

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 2 – Kathy Tyers

Kathy Tyers has also taken up the mantel of writing instructor. Having been certified as a classroom teacher after her graduation from Montana State University, she was not unfamiliar with the ins and outs of imparting information in a formal setting. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Why That $4 Coffee Beats Indie Novels

“If you spend $4 on a Starbucks coffee why not spend $4 on an ebook?” Here’s why. · E. Stephen Burnett

Realm Makers Presenters, Part 1

Locke’s fiction, while fitting into the classification of inspirational, is not geared toward Christian readers, but toward a broader range, much like Tolkien’s books. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Humility Deficit

We all live under the same rules, and one of the most basic of those rules is: Don’t be a jerk. · Shannon McDermott

Christian Speculative Fiction News Of Note

“You may sense my excitement for the future of Enclave, and for the genre as a whole.” Steve Laube · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Price Of Sacrifice

Sacrifice is a key theme in stories. I was reminded of this during this past weekend, when my family was watching Lord of the Rings. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen the movies, and as I watched the […] · Zac Totah

Only Human

The moral the writer drew from this story is that authors should pay attention to details. The moral I drew is that some readers are far too picky. · Shannon McDermott

Of Names And Such

As a reader, how much do you pay attention to the names of characters or places? How much do you think about the significance of the name itself? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Heroes, Protective Tendencies, and Moral Dilemmas

We’ve all heard the line, “I was only trying to protect you,” mainly used by a various assortment of heroes (aka ALL-OF-THEM) when explaining why they kept their identity a secret from their closest friends and family. On one hand, […] · Zac Totah

Strength In Weakness: A Tale Of Hobbits and Heroes

Hobbits make for terrible hero material. At least to the critical, externally-focused eye. They’re small in stature, physically inferior, known for gardening, consuming mass quantities of ale, and living a simplistic lifestyle. Not warriors hardened by battle and filled with […] · Zac Totah

4 Ways Readers Can Encourage Authors

If you read fiction, this post is for you. I’m a book-lover and I’m guessing you are, too. I’m also an author (before you ask the inevitable question, I haven’t been published—not officially anyway). Being both an avid reader and […] · Zac Totah

Who Ya Gonna Call?

There is a noticeable contrast in Van Helsing’s methods and beliefs compared to more recent hunters. · Mark Carver

The Best-Worst Cliches

Today, we are going to talk about cliches in fiction, or at least one special subset of them: those that annoy us. · Shannon McDermott

A Fresh Start And Change

One reason fiction is so powerful is because of the change these characters make. They show readers that change is possible, that trials can bring strength, that hope resides on the other side of conflict because of the growth it brings. · Rebecca LuElla Miller
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