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Happy September!

Yes ... it's September. I've been busy this week with researching (lots of new sources dropped into my lap!), and cuddling a sick toddler, who turns 2 tomorrow.I should have posted this earlier in the week, but today kicks off a return interview of Bryan Davis on Christian Fandom. For information … [Read more...] about Happy September!

Giggles

So ends the third week of homeschooling in our household. "That's all I have to say about that."I feel like I've spent more time cleaning up my 2-year-old's messes (well, she's 2 in a week) than anything else the last couple of days. Granted, she's adorable even while making messes. Last night the … [Read more...] about Giggles

Kathy Tyers, Day 2

I’m not sure I have anything to add to today’s round of blog posts, except to point out Karen Hancock’s wonderful story about how she and Kathy became critique partners and walked with each other on the journey to publication, and Beth Goddard’s promised interview with Kathy. (links below)One thing … [Read more...] about Kathy Tyers, Day 2

Take Three: Christian Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Tour–KATHY TYERS

It’s that time again, and this month we’re highlighting Kathy Tyers, author of the much-referred-to Christian “space opera” Firebird.I already said a bit on my SpecFaith post a couple of weeks back, about how I found the book. I have to admit, the first time I read Firebird I did so more with an … [Read more...] about Take Three: Christian Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Tour–KATHY TYERS

Who needs fiction?

While composing my weekly post for Speculative Faith, I heard sirens outside my house. I listened, thinking they might be on the next street over, just through the brush of our dead-end street, but they weren't going away. Then one of my older kids announced that there was "an ambulance" in front of … [Read more...] about Who needs fiction?

Historical truth

Someone brought up a topic for discussion on one of my lists recently about a “new” movement back to a Germanic/Scandinavian pagan religion.Myths are not fanciful stories made up by savages to explain a world they do not understand. On the contrary, mythology expresses truths of great spiritual … [Read more...] about Historical truth

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