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Prayers
- “Waiting” – A Prayer for Writers
By CJ and Shelley Hitz “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.” – Psalm… Read more: “Waiting” – A Prayer for Writers - A Prayer For Your Calling as a Christian Writer
Thank you Jenn Soehnlin for sharing this lovely prayer: “Bless me with confidence in the anointing You have given me to write. I pray that You will help me as I author the words you have called me to share that will bring You honor and glory and breathe hope into the hearts of my readers…” - May Our Stories Pass the Test of Fire
A Prayer by Rev. Rich Coffeen Thank you Lord, That you have given so many in our family a gift… Read more: May Our Stories Pass the Test of Fire
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings…” queens, and authors!
Proverbs 25:2 NIV
Book Lists
- Slaves and Gladiators: 18 Fantasy Heroes Who Rise From Rock Bottom
Enslaved warriors, conquered peoples, arena and pit fights, prisoners of war… a great story starts with conflict and a burning… Read more: Slaves and Gladiators: 18 Fantasy Heroes Who Rise From Rock Bottom - 15 Immortal, Long-lived, Ancient, or Eternally Youthful Protagonists in Fantasy Books
Immortal warriors, ancient (yet eternally youthful) mages, elves, yokai, and characters cursed to live forever… Readers have long been fascinated… Read more: 15 Immortal, Long-lived, Ancient, or Eternally Youthful Protagonists in Fantasy Books - 12 Bestselling Indie Fantasy Books About Boys and Their Dragons (Male Dragon Riders, Mages, Warriors)
DRAGONS! A classic fantasy staple which lately I’ve been seeing more often in indie and self-published books, rather than on… Read more: 12 Bestselling Indie Fantasy Books About Boys and Their Dragons (Male Dragon Riders, Mages, Warriors)
True Stories
- The Best Event for Christian Nerds and Speculative Authors: Realm Makers Conference & Expo 2026!
I started hitting the con circuit in about 2018 and fell in love – book lovers, authors, cosplay, night owls,… Read more: The Best Event for Christian Nerds and Speculative Authors: Realm Makers Conference & Expo 2026! - How Cultivating a Creative “Input-Output Cycle” Can Prevent Writer’s Block and Enrich Your Writing
Do you know that feeling when you pick up a book and absolutely devour it, sucking it in like you’re… Read more: How Cultivating a Creative “Input-Output Cycle” Can Prevent Writer’s Block and Enrich Your Writing - Interview with Kathy Tyers: Cover Reveal for Upcoming Novel Firebreak
Kathy Tyers shares about her upcoming novel Firebreak, set between her original Firebird trilogy and later books. Check out the cover reveal! Firebird releases March 10, 2026 and is now available for preorder.
Book Reviews
- 3 Mini Book Reviews of Fantasy Gladiator Novels
Here are my reviews of 3 fantasy books that feature arena fights and a gladiator main character. If you love… Read more: 3 Mini Book Reviews of Fantasy Gladiator Novels - Book Review – Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden (Historical Fiction Mongolia)
Rating: 4/5 stars Genghis: Birth of an Empire is a thrilling, historically accurate rendition of Genghis Khan’s journey to adulthood,… Read more: Book Review – Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden (Historical Fiction Mongolia) - Book Review: A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix (YA Space Opera)
Rating: 3/5 Stars I loved Garth Nix’s Keys to the Kingdom series when I was a kid and was excited… Read more: Book Review: A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix (YA Space Opera)
Publishing
- From First Draft to Published Product: How a (Flash Fiction) Story Transforms Over 3 Rounds of Edits
If you’ve never worked with a book editor before, you’re probably wondering what it’ll be like. What kind of feedback… Read more: From First Draft to Published Product: How a (Flash Fiction) Story Transforms Over 3 Rounds of Edits - 2026 Market Analysis of Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Publishing: Demand Exceeds Supply!
How many Christian fantasy and sci-fi books are on the market right now? How many readers are actually interested in this sub-genre? I investigate these questions and more using existing data from Amazon’s book categories and keywords. The short answer: there are more interested readers than available products right now! - Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book Editor
Princes and strategists, martial champions and war heroes, grit, sweat, brawls, and schemes. Since the beginning of time, we have… Read more: Write Me “Boy Books”: Letter From a Book Editor
Writing Craft
- From First Draft to Published Product: How a (Flash Fiction) Story Transforms Over 3 Rounds of EditsIf you’ve never worked with a book editor before, you’re probably wondering what it’ll be like. What kind of feedback… Read more: From First Draft to Published Product: How a (Flash Fiction) Story Transforms Over 3 Rounds of Edits
- How Cultivating a Creative “Input-Output Cycle” Can Prevent Writer’s Block and Enrich Your WritingDo you know that feeling when you pick up a book and absolutely devour it, sucking it in like you’re… Read more: How Cultivating a Creative “Input-Output Cycle” Can Prevent Writer’s Block and Enrich Your Writing
- Is your fantasy book set in a world worth fighting or a world worth fighting for?
Guest post by Nicholas S. Casale As an avid fan of the fantasy genre, I consume fantasy stories any which… Read more: Is your fantasy book set in a world worth fighting or a world worth fighting for?
Sales and Marketing
- 2026 Market Analysis of Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Publishing: Demand Exceeds Supply!How many Christian fantasy and sci-fi books are on the market right now? How many readers are actually interested in this sub-genre? I investigate these questions and more using existing data from Amazon’s book categories and keywords. The short answer: there are more interested readers than available products right now!
- The Best Event for Christian Nerds and Speculative Authors: Realm Makers Conference & Expo 2026!I started hitting the con circuit in about 2018 and fell in love – book lovers, authors, cosplay, night owls,… Read more: The Best Event for Christian Nerds and Speculative Authors: Realm Makers Conference & Expo 2026!
- How to Create a Professional-Looking Book Cover: DIY Design Do’s and Dont’s
Book covers! We love ’em but we hate them too… once we see the price tag that comes with a… Read more: How to Create a Professional-Looking Book Cover: DIY Design Do’s and Dont’s
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