Please Welcome…James L. Rubart (*Originally posted January 2011) This month our interview guest is Christian speculative fiction novelist James L. Rubart! Jim dreamed of writing fiction from 7th grade on, but was too scared to pursue the dream until 2006 when he attended his first writer’s conference. It revolutionized his life. He burst onto the Christian speculative fiction scene in April 2010 with his debut novel, ROOMS, which hit the ECPA fiction best-seller list in September of 2010. ROOMS has since been nominated as an INSPY finalist in the speculative category, and is a Book of the Year nominee …
Seven Questions with Jason C. Joyner
Hello everyone! Today we have the pleasure of having young adult author Jason C. Joyner with us. Jason is a physician assistant, a writer, a Jesus-lover, and a Star Wars geek. He’s traveled from the jungles of Thailand to the cities of Australia and the Bavarian Alps of Germany. He lives in Idaho with his lovely wife, three boys, and daughter managing the chaos of sports and superheroes in his own home. Launch, a YA superhero novel, is the first book in the Rise of the Anointed series. Thank you for joining us! 1) What is your favorite part of …
Seven Questions with J.L. Mbewe
Hi everyone, today we have author J.L. Mbewe with us! Jennette is an author, artist, mother, wife, but not always in that order. Born and raised in Minnesota, she now braves the heat of Texas, but pines for the Northern Lights and the lakes of home every autumn. She loves trying to capture the abstract and make it concrete. She is currently living her second childhood with her wonderful husband and two precious children who don’t seem to mind her eclectic collections of rocks, shells, and swords, among other things. Here, between reality and dreams, you will find her busily …
Seven Questions with Lauricia Matuska
Hi everyone! Today we have fantasy author Lauricia Matuska with us. Lauricia has taught high school literature and creative writing classes for more than ten years. She first discovered the realm of fantasy by traveling with Lucy through the wardrobe to Narnia. Since then, she has established dual-residency between that world and this one, and she currently serves as an ambassador to contemporary youth and young adults. The Healer’s Rune is the first novel in her Ceryn Roh trilogy. 1) What is your favorite part of speculative fiction? There is so much about this genre that captivates me! I …
Seven Questions with Morgan L. Busse
Today we are excited to have Christian fantasy and steampunk author Morgan L. Busse! She’s a writer by day and a mother by night. Her works include the Follower of the Word series, the recent Carol award-winning Soul Chronicles, and this month her latest fantasy novel releases, the Mark of the Raven. During her spare time she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel. Welcome Morgan! 1) What is your favorite part of speculative fiction? The imagination! There are no boundaries to speculative fiction. And I don’t just mean fantastical creatures like dragons or …
Seven Questions with Nadine Brandes
Hi everyone! Today we are excited to have Nadine Brandes with us! Yeah! She’s an adventurer, fusing authentic faith with bold imagination. She writes about brave living, finding purpose, and other worlds soaked in imagination. Her dystopian trilogy (The Out of Time Series) challenged her to pursue shalom, which is now her favorite word (followed closely by bumbershoot.) When she’s not taste-testing a new chai or editing fantasy novels, she and her knight-in-shining armor (nickname: “hubby”) are out pursuing adventures. Welcome! 1) What is your favorite part of speculative fiction? The fact that there are no limits! Almost all other genres start in an existing world whether that’s …
Seven Questions with Gillian Bronte Adams
Today we have the lovely Gillian Bronte Adams with us! Gillian is a sword-wielding, horse-riding, coffee-loving speculative fiction author from the great state of Texas and the dreamer behind the Songkeeper Chronicles. During the day, she manages the equestrian program at a youth camp. But at night, she kicks off her boots and spurs, pulls out her trusty laptop, and transforms into a novelist. Join me in welcoming Gillian! 1) What is your favorite part of speculative fiction? How true it can be. It seems like the more fantastic a story is, the less readers should be able to relate or actually …
Seven Questions with S.D. Grimm
Hi Everyone! We are excited to have S.D. Grimm with us today, especially since her latest fantasy novel, Amber Eyes, comes out this month *squee*. So without further ado, here are Seven Questions with S.D. Grimm. 1) What is your favorite part of speculative fiction? Possibilities. There’s something majestic about watching a gryphon fly over a battle scene. Something amazing about a ship that can “make the jump to light speed.” The thought that things outside of our “normal” realm of what’s possible holds a magical quality that makes me feel like a kid experiencing wonder, and I love it. …
Interview with Kara Swanson
Hi everyone! This month we are happy to bring back our monthly interview with writers of science fiction and fantasy. Today we have debut author Kara Swanson with us. Kara is the author of several fiction series that span a wide variety of genres and has always had an thirst for adventure and a vivid imagination. She was honored to be awarded the Most Promising Teen Writer Award 2015 at the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference. Having published several magazine articles, including one in the Encounter magazine, and a short fiction devotional in the 21 Days Of Joy: Stories that Celebrate Moms compilation, Kara continues to sharpen her craft …