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... Continue Reading →
I discovered Angie Sage's series when I was around twelve or thirteen and I was hooked immediately. The first thing that struck me about this series was the writing style. From the beginning we have a distinct voice and a distinct world, charming and dangerous and affably realistic all at the same time. This isn't... Continue Reading →
In July of 2000, The Onion magazine released a fake satirical article about the Harry Potter series leading to a rise in Satanism among children. Unfortunately, some people thought it was real, leading to a small wildfire of panic and condemnation toward J.K. Rowling. It was a simple mistake -- but people believed it. Many... Continue Reading →
