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A Santa Claus Non-Believer Discovers Tolkien’s Father Christmas Letters

I’ve just discovered Tolkien’s Letters From Father Christmas. I found them charming–but they also got me thinking about truth, tradition, and stories. · Travis Perry

History as Fantasy: Netflix’s Barbarians Miniseries

This post reviews Netfix’s Barbarians–what was good and bad? How historical was it? What else is going on with this miniseries? · Travis Perry

Lorehaven’s New Fall 2020 Issue Has Released!

This web edition features fifteen new reviews of great Christian-made fantastical novels, such as our cover feature about the award–winning fantasy Seventh City. · E. Stephen Burnett

Voting And The Right To Vote

Because the United States is a representative democracy, it seems a little surprising that so few (any?) stories by American authors appropriate this form of government for their story world. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Price Of Otherness

Speculative fiction is based on otherness—the difference between the world of reality and the world of a story. · Dan Schwabauer

‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy

Biblical teaching and strong believes’ examples, rather than people vulnerable to temptation, should guide Christians’ enjoyment of good gifts. · E. Stephen Burnett

Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith

“What does God think of scary stories”? “Christian spells”? “Ted Dekker controversy”? “Consequences of Deuteronomy 18:10–12”? · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. White Supremacy Versus “White Supremacy”

Some are using the term “White Supremacy” with a new meaning. This post explains why I don’t think that’s a good thing. · Travis Perry

How Fantastical Stories Explore Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Beyond

Read “deleted scenes” from an early manuscript for The Pop Culture Parent, which had more to say about specifically fantasy fiction! · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 2: Antiquity and Medieval Times

So if racism wasn’t around in BIble times, when did it arise in Western cuture? Greece? Rome? Medieval Europe? This post answers these questions. · Travis Perry

Do the ‘Little House’ Books and Other Frontier Fictions Now Count as Fantastic Tales?

Like any fantastical story, the classic Little House series has its ancient tomes, “incantations,” and sacred spaces. · Allen Brokken

From The Writers’ Tool Box: How Important Are Details?

Do the details in fiction matter? Actually, yes, they do. The details give the story a sense of credibility. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

’During Traumatic Times, We Need Truthful Stories to Help Us Heal’

Lorehaven’s summer 2020 issue has arrived, and thanks in part to the dark magic of pandemics, you can read the entire issue right now. · E. Stephen Burnett

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 10: Alien Angels

Imagine that aliens not only look human–they have alien versions, too. And perhaps the Bible gives us a clue at alien angels in the faces of the seraphim… · Travis Perry

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 6: Nanites in Space Weapons and Aliens

Nanites could easily be part of any science fiction future and probably should be featured in stories much more than they are. Here’s some cool ideas that relate to nanites–even a few for fantasy writers! · Travis Perry

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 5: GameLit (and Animal Eye)

The relatively new genre of GameLit shows some exciting opportunities for Christian writers of speculative fiction. Cindy Koepp’s new release, Animal Eye, is especially promising… · Travis Perry

Free Original Story World Ideas, Part 3: Agent Angel

What if an angel had a deep undercover mission infiltrating a demonic horde? This post explains the idea and the Bible passage that inspired it. · Travis Perry

Free Original Storyworld Ideas! Part 1: Spheres

I’m giving away ideas for original story worlds! Starting with Spheres, a world with oddly scientific magic…and planets you can literally fly to… · Travis Perry

Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 2

What are the top ten most original story worlds (or settings) for overtly Christian authors? This post lists ten possible choices! · Travis Perry
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