Most Christian fantasy authors claim inspiration from C.S. Lewis or Tolkien. However, the question is: exactly how is that author’s book like the books they love? Well, today I’m going to reveal the ways in which my series, The Daughters of Tamnarae, is like books by C.S. Lewis. 1. Aslan=Melchizedek Originally, I tried to write …
5 Clean Steampunk Books to Read
What is Steampunk? Steampunk, according to Merriam-Webster, is “science fiction dealing with 19th-century societies dominated by historical or imagined steam-powered technology.” Steampunk is not alone, being joined by cyberpunk, diesel punk, bio punk, and many more. Most of the sub genres have different kinds of technology and could in a different time period. Steampunk focuses …
If you like The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent…
After seeing this series circulate around the internet, I decided to start watching it, and I’m so glad I did! I also heard it is a light novel series, which makes me want to read those as well. There are so many ways in which this series relates to my own books, particularly those about …
Characters in Daughters of Tamnarae (Part One)
Etania Selali (Eh-TAWN-yuh Say-LAW-lee) Age: 18 at the beginning of Etania’s Worth; 20 at the end of Etania’s Destiny Appearance: Olive skinned, brown eyes, brown hair, curvy Neuma: Vexli (Ability to Disable Someone’s Powers OR Remove a Monster/Skazic’s powers) Personality: Kind, Compassionate, Stubborn Favorite Color: Green Favorite Drink: Coffee Occupation: Librarian and Vexli Family: Tala …
Etania’s Calling Book Club Questions
The author provides questions for book clubs completing a book in a month with weekly online discussions. The questions span different chapters and explore themes such as nightmares, spiritual warfare, secrets, forgiveness, trust, and leadership. The author requests readers to share their thoughts online and offers promotional materials and bonuses.
Etania’s Worth Book Club Questions
An author addresses book clubs, encouraging them to use provided questions for discussions over a month and share feedback online. They offer to send promotional materials in return. Questions cover themes like favorite characters, personal experiences, weapon preferences, complex family dynamics, reactions to battle, purpose behind pain, romantic tropes, faith stories, and personal traits.
Map and Cities in the Daughters of Tamnarae Series (Part One)
Countries and Cities Southern Tamnarae (TAM-nuh-ray)-the area where Etania lives, the southern half of a large continent. Ruled by a council of lords and ladies made up from the various people groups. Northern Tamnarae (TAM-nuh-ray)-the area where the Pyros, Equus, and Lycan live. The northern half of the continent. Ruled in three separate countries who …
12 Christian Fantasy Favorites from 2023
The author discusses their 2023 favorite Christian Fantasy and clean fantasy books, separating the genres into those written by Christians and those including Christian elements. They mention reading over 40 books, including Christian Science Fiction, and highlight their top 12 Christian Fantasy favorites with brief reviews, concluding with excitement for their 2024 reads.
Author Interview: Addison Dixon
I’m super excited to interview one of my favorite new YA Fantasy authors, Addison Dixon! Her portal fantasy is one that I think everyone should read. Fun, exciting, and with a compelling main character, I think you will enjoy it. Here’s a mood image just to get you interested. On to the interview: 1. What …
Author Interview: M.C. Kennedy
I am super excited to interview M.C. Kennedy, a fellow Christian Fantasy author. She and I met through RealmMakers, a Christian speculative fiction group, and she is super sweet. Here is the interview: How did you get started writing? I wrote my first short story when I was about eight years old. My older brother …