May 24, 2013

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“Weird Fiction” and Christianity: Strange Bedfellows

“Weird Fiction” and Christianity: Strange Bedfellows

Ever wonder where the word “weird” comes from? Ultimately it derives from...

Apr 26, 2013

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In Medias Res: Why the Best Stories Start in the Middle

In Medias Res: Why the Best Stories Start in the Middle

The Roman poet, Horace (65-8 BC), coined the phrase “in medias res” in his...

Mar 29, 2013

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Show, Don’t Tell: Good Friday and the Power of Story

Show, Don’t Tell: Good Friday and the Power of Story

One of the key components to writing successful creative literature—poetry,...

Feb 22, 2013

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Thinking Your Life Away

Thinking Your Life Away

Two boys stand on the cusp of manhood. Each also stands at the edge of a body...

Jan 25, 2013

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Children’s Literature and Hope

Children’s Literature and Hope

My wife and I recently sat down with Shel Silverstein’s enchanting, odd,...

Dec 28, 2012

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Balancing Life and Art: Advice from Two Novelists

Balancing Life and Art: Advice from Two Novelists

With a world of New Year’s Resolutions waiting on the threshold of their...