The Search for Meaning
October 31, 2011A number of people have addressed perceived issues in the Christian fantasy genre over the years, many of them raising valid problems. A few days…
Month: October 2011
Real Life Hobbit Holes
October 28, 2011Something about autumn always reminds me of the Shire, with its well-tended fields and woods and quiet allure. So what more fitting time of year…
Five Foundational Books for Christian Fantasy Readers and Writers
October 26, 2011Christian fantasy has a long and rich history, one illuminated by many brilliant writers. Though I could have included more, I’ve limited this list to…
Fantasy Worlds That Come To Life
October 24, 2011Step outside on a Virginia summer day, and a variety of sensations engulf you. The distinct rise-and-fall of cicada song, a multi-layered cacophony, forms the…
The History and Lore of Swords (Elements of Fantasy)
October 21, 2011Throughout history, swords played an important role in defending life and livelihood. Over the years, they evolved in form and the techniques used to wield…
Of Mystery and Beauty
October 19, 2011“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this…
A Steampunk Movement?
October 17, 2011You don’t have to travel far in speculative circles to find references to steampunk, but when an exhibit shows up at the Museum of the…
Librarians Recommend Speculative Fiction
October 14, 2011A recent survey that analyzed library lending and recommendations sheds some light on the popularity of speculative fiction in our culture, especially as it relates…
Does Hope Lead to Clichéd Fiction?
October 12, 2011Most people desire a sense of hope, particularly in troubled times, and one place they get a glimpse of what hope means is through story….
Mythic Creature: The Balaur
October 10, 2011Dragons and dragon-like creatures appear in almost every mythos in the world, each with unique traits and lore befitting the culture from which they sprang….