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Dear Christian, Is Fantasy a Waste of Time?
I’ve heard the opinion in the Christian world that reading speculative fiction (eg fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk) is a waste of time. It’s been called ‘escapist.’ I’ve already gone over the topic of escapism before, but I’d like to reiterate that something is only an escape when someone makes it into that. Fantasy isn’t inherently escapist… Read more
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The Nature of Justice and the Core Failings of ‘Red One’
Christmas is all about cheer, goodwill, and remembering childish innocence… right? One would have thought, for all the effort they put into their ad campaign and promoting how much ‘audiences are loving’ Red One, that Hollywood had actually put out a decent movie. They had big-name actors, incredible amounts of CGI, and Henry Jackman composing… Read more
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The Chronicles of Prydain: A Review
Good and evil war in this coming-of-age middle-grade tale rife with allusion to Welsh legend. Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy,… Read more
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On Heroes and Propagandizing
What happens to a culture when you take its heroes and change them — subvert them? What happens when readers and viewers see their childhood role models presented differently, buying in to woke agendas or radically altering their behavior or discarding the beliefs they were built on? I’m not talking about heroes from history —… Read more
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The Mysterious Benedict Society: A Review
I know this book is fairly popular and a lot of people have already read it. It kinda feels like I’m reviewing the Wingfeather Saga or the Green Ember — both series’ that plenty of Christian kids have read. Still, I’ll throw it out there. This series is nice and clean, well-written, highly creative, and… Read more
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A Quick Question
Hey, folks! I’m gonna keep it short and sweet because I’m sure this is a busy day for everyone, but I’ve just got one question for you. What book from your childhood are you thankful for? Leave your answer in the comments below. I’m curious to know what your thoughts are. Have a Happy Thanksgiving,… Read more
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A Study of Shattered Spells: Coming Soon
Have you ever wanted to read a magic school story… from the perspective of the teachers? Students don’t know what really happens at a magic school… Chintor Academy is celebrated as the place where the best music mages are forged. But beneath the surface, bullies rule with cruelty, teachers scheme against each other, and the… Read more
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Happy Birthday, Blog!
It’s been a year since I started this, a year since I hunched over my computer during a study hall, growling and grumbling as I waged an epic battle with the fearsome foe known as ‘technology,’ a year since I decided it was about time I had an ‘author platform’ and could wait no longer.… Read more
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Dear Teen, Have You Thought About What Your Future Kids Will Read?
I know many of my current subscribers are teens or young adults. You probably love writing, or at least reading, given that you put up with the highly-specific material I publish. Maybe you too grew up reading ravenously and can point to the books that marked your childhood — the Chronicles of Narnia, 100 Cupboards,… Read more
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