Episode Details

While many Hollywood creatives have gone on strike, hundreds of Christian fans, writers, teachers, and volunteers teemed in the hotel halls at last week’s Realm Makers 2023 conference.[1. Featured photo subjects, from left: news writer A. D. Sheehan, staff writer Josiah DeGraaf, publisher E. Stephen Burnett, staff writer Marian Jacobs, ship’s regent Lacy Burnett, reviewer Jessica Boudreaux, graphic designer Jenneth Dyck, chief engineer Zackary Russell.] They heard from speakers like Steve Laube, Steven James, and Tricia Goyer about how stories should lead us to a sense of wonder. So we asked conference newcomers and authors alike: which stories have helped you find wonder and worship of Christ?

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Episode sponsors

1. Enclave Publishing: The Light of Eidon by Karen Hancock
2. E. J. Kitchens: I.W.R.I.T.E: How to Write a Novel course

Quotes and notes

• Calor by J. J. Fischer Wins Book of the Year Title at 2023 Realm Awards
• Marian Jacobs Signs Deal for New Book Exposing Occult Magic Versus Fictional Magic
• Over 500 Christian Creators To Share Fantastic Books at Eleventh Annual Realm Makers Event

Special guest stars

Marian A. Jacobs

Rachelle Nelson

Donovan Bergin

Brian Weaver

Kirk DouPonce

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Bryan Timothy Mitchell

Mission update

• We’re exiting conference mode. Look for new reviews and articles soon.
• Lorehaven.com has all the news from the 2023 Realm Awards.

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