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The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs

Fantastical books for middle grade readers!

Best for older children ages 8–12
Hamelin Stoop: The Eagle, the Cave, and the Footbridge, Robert B. Sloan.
The Oasis King, Mark David Pullen
Bear Knight, James R. Hannibal
boys’ fiction · girls’ fiction · all fiction
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The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs

New books for teens + young adults

Best for readers ages 13–18—and beyond!
Hamelin Stoop: The Eagle, the Cave, and the Footbridge, Robert B. Sloan.
Radiant, Ashley Bustamante
Hunt for Eden's Star, D. J. Williams
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  • Beware the Real Danger of Entertainment
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  • Engaging That @&*% Our Stories Often Say

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs

New fiction for adults

Challenging novels for wise readers 18 and up.
The Soul Mark, Jasmine Fisher
The Kingdom of Heaven, Evelyn M. Lewis
War of Torment, Ronie Kendig
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  • Let’s Not Excuse Movie and TV Porn For the Sake of ‘Redemptive’ Stories
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The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hints at Redemption from Postmodern Pain

Marvel’s new space adventure is here to remind us of what the MCU used to be, with clear conflict and competent villains and no political preaching. · A. D. Sheehan
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Thirty Questions for Critics of ‘The Chosen’ or Other Christian Creators Who Hire Heathens

Yes, we must judge any creative work with righteous judgment, but don’t strain at gnats while swallowing camels. · E. Stephen Burnett

Shazam Sequel Can’t Appease The Fans’ Fury

More fans want superhero stories to act their age, connect with a larger world, and respect metahuman virtues. · E. Stephen Burnett

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E. Stephen Burnett
E. Stephen Burnett creates sci-fi and fantasy novels as well as nonfiction, exploring fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com with its Fantastical Truth podcast. As the oldest of six, he enjoys connecting with his homeschool roots by speaking at conferences for Christian families and creators. Stephen is coauthor of The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ from New Growth Press. He and his wife, Lacy, live in the Austin area, where they serve as members of Faith Baptist Church.
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Arthur Christmas: Sci-Fi, Santa Claus, and Heart-Fueled Fantasy

Arthur Christmas blends animated fun with one fanboy’s journey to fulfill the ideal of Santa.

A Call For Deeply Real Christian Fiction

Now more than ever, as a minority in American culture, Biblical Christians need deeply Christian fiction. · E. Stephen Burnett

Jack Chick, This Was Your Life

Tract cartoonist Jack Chick left behind a legacy of wild and harmful Christian speculative fantasy. · E. Stephen Burnett

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: Gospel Response

How does the gospel battle Fairy Tail’s idols and prove itself the strongest warrior?

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: The Bad

Fairy Tail’s and other animes’ common graces, like ambition and friends, can easily become idols.

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: The Good

Fairy Tail’s cast of anime mages reminds me of many great beauties and truths, including the biblical local church itself.

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: Story and World

E. Stephen Burnett was dragged into an anime fandom, where he joined the magic guild of Fairy Tail.

Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 3

Should an “Evangelical League Dark” rout demons in the evil places normal Christians fear to trod? · E. Stephen Burnett

Engage Polls: The Best Of Star Trek’s First 50 Years

What are the best films, shows, and catchphrases in Star Trek’s first 50 years of science fiction storytelling? · E. Stephen Burnett

Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 2

Does God want his people to prosper, or protect children from outside evil, or practice to hear his voice? · E. Stephen Burnett

Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 1

In reality and not fiction, what is Christian white magic? Why is it sinful? What does Scripture say? · E. Stephen Burnett

Six Christian White Magic Spells Worse Than Fantasy Magic

When Christians get distracted by fears of magic in fantasy, what Christian white magic “spells” do we cast in reality? · E. Stephen Burnett

How Not To Promote Christian Speculative Stories

Want to keep Christian fantasy and science fiction from growing? Here are seven surefire methods. · E. Stephen Burnett

Poll: Do You Believe Christians Can Enjoy Fictional Magic?

I’m exploring fictional magic, witchcraft, sorcery, the occult, and Christians’ responses. Want to assist? · E. Stephen Burnett

Rejected Realm Makers Cosplays

if you look for me at this week’s Realm Makers conference, I won’t look like these rejected cosplays. · E. Stephen Burnett

Ten Challenges For Christian Pokémon Critics

Harmless, addictive, or worse? Let’s discern Pokemon GO with Scripture, not traditions. · E. Stephen Burnett

In Which I Preached The Gospel To Donald Trump

And behold, I saw in my dream that it was Donald Trump. He had invited me to a meeting. · E. Stephen Burnett

Zootopia: Fantasy Salvations For Creatures Of Fear

Judy Hopps is redeemed from prejudice by forgiveness. So why is her society redeemed by its own popular culture?

Three More Problems With Religious Rating Systems

Part 2: Religious rating systems for stories can transmit traditions and preferences as biblical standards. · E. Stephen Burnett

Three Problems With Religious Rating Systems

Modern methods to rank stories by content can deny their humanity and clash with the gospel. · E. Stephen Burnett

Make Stories Succeed With This One Weird Trick

One “weird” trick can help anyone who wants to share or craft great stories. · E. Stephen Burnett

Six Famous Characters Christians Can Appropriate

Here are six handy hashtags to help Christians appropriate popular culture for the faith. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why We Don’t Need Christian Fantasy

We have good reasons for making fantastical stories by Christians, for Christians! Yet here are four reasons why we don’t. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why Do We Need Christian Fantasy?

Should Christians enjoy stories outside or inside “Christian” subcultures? The answer is yes. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why Isn’t There More Christian Fantasy?

Christian publishers avoid fantasy for surprising reasons. · E. Stephen Burnett

Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Grace

In Christian stories, songs, and conversations, we keep assuming we can refer to God’s love and grace and non-Christians will get it. · E. Stephen Burnett

Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Law

In Christian stories, songs, and conversations, we keep assuming we can refer to God’s Law and non-Christians will get it. · E. Stephen Burnett

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

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

Finish The Story

“This is a stupid arc. This plot is redundant and the characters aren’t empathetic. I don’t even like the Hero that much.” · E. Stephen Burnett

Christian Geek Central Brings SpecFaith To YouTube

Christian Geek Central’s first YouTube video based on a Speculative Faith article arrived this week, based on Zachary D. Totah’s Jan. 26 article Engaging Entertainment with Intention. · E. Stephen Burnett

Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 2

Three fans of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” explore Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and lame lambasts of the film’s unpredictability, themes, and resolutions. · E. Stephen Burnett

Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 1

E. Stephen Burnett, Austin Gunderson, and Kerry Nietz loved “Batman v Superman” and take on ten challenges of the film’s superheroes and super-story. · E. Stephen Burnett

#FantasyFunMonth: Book Better Than Movie

What fantasy books were better than their film versions? Join the conversation about #FantasyFunMonth. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why Are Batman and Superman Fighting?

Why are Batman and Superman fighting? Why did Man of Steel have to be so “dark” and “gritty”? Superman never kills! · E. Stephen Burnett

‘Risen’ and The Power Of Miraculous Realism

The film “Risen” is fantastical, realistic, and explores Bible themes other “Christian movies” can’t or won’t. · E. Stephen Burnett

A Grown-Up’s Guide To Delighting In Fairy Tales Like ‘Cinderella’: Excerpt

Christians do not believe in eternal servitude for important social causes, but an eternal royal ball with pageantry, beauty, honor, and adventure. · E. Stephen Burnett

Curse Of The Promise-Breakers

Great stories show the doom of breaking vows even for “good” reasons, and the beauty of those who fulfill their oaths. · E. Stephen Burnett

C. S. Lewis: Don’t Chase Fandom Thrills For Their Own Sake

C. S. Lewis: “Let the thrill go—let it die away … and you will find you are living in a world of new thrills all the time.” · E. Stephen Burnett

The Silver Chair Movie Should Follow These Four Signs

“The Silver Chair” can follow four signs to restart (not reboot) “The Chronicles of Narnia” film series. · E. Stephen Burnett
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