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Stepping Stones & One Angry Lady

We can—and oftentimes should—examine speculative fiction ourselves. We should consider the good and the bad they offer. We should consider the lessons they teach and the journeys they take the reader on. And whatever our prayerful conclusions, we must acknowledge that the printed word is always a perfect springboard for discussion. · Shannon Dittemore

For Writers: How Important Are Book Covers?

Soon-to-be-published author Robert Treskillard advises aspiring authors on how book covers may make the sell to agents and publishers. · Robert Treskillard

Secrets Of The ‘Firebird’ Story

“Daystar” author Kathy Tyers shares the connection between her now-concluded “Firebird” series and the real world. · Kathy Tyers

Spec-Faith Flashback: Jill Williamson

From our archives: Author Jill Williamson recalls how she actually wrote her YA sci-fi novel “Replication” before her fantasy “Blood of Kings” series. · Jill Williamson

Dark Is The Stain: The Song & Dance

Jesus was frustrated because whether he calls his people in a spirit of celebration or comes weeping, they reject him. Christian storytellers can likely relate, when despite their efforts and pleas, they can’t please the audience. · Kaci Hill

Advice From “The Story Of My Heart” Part II

So it seems that I stirred up a little bit of discussion two weeks ago with my odd little pyramid based on something I learned from the “story of my heart,” a tale of aliens searching for grace that I […] · John Otte

Secrets Of The Pyramid Scheme

Do most Christian speculative readers enjoy those stories because of their intrinsic value? Or do the majority of readers enjoy such reading mainly because of their own hopes to climb the pyramid and write their own novels? · E. Stephen Burnett

Advice From “The Story Of My Heart” Part I

Okay, so my last six articles have been about aliens. Maybe I should explain why a Lutheran pastor has little green men on the brain so badly. · John Otte

Why I Wrote The DarkTrench Saga

Now that I’m done writing The DarkTrench Saga (from Marcher Lord Press), I’ll talk about it. The three-volume futuristic series has had some interesting criticisms, but surprisingly, the strongest reproaches have come from the Christian community. · Kerry Nietz

I’m Out Of The Spec Closet

I admit it now. Speculative fiction has been my passion since I was a kid, and I had wild dreams back then about writing it someday. · James L. Rubart

The Struggle: Whom Do You Trust?

Bruce Hennigan, author of “The 13th Demon,” explores the perils of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, with help from friend and fellow author A.S. Peterson, author of “The Fiddler’s Gun” and “The Fiddler’s Green.” · Bruce Hennigan

Writing In The Doldrums

After his “Lamb Among the Stars” epic series, author Chris Walley shares what may be next, despite personal bouts with discouragement, distraction, and sense of displacement. How do Christian storytellers deal with these? · Chris Walley

Guest Blog: IS IT WORTH IT?

To quote from the classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” This in large part has been my experience with the topsy-turvy, take no prisoners […] · Mike Lynch
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