Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

So I have noticed that the Christy awards has titled their "Speculative" category as "Visionary." I liked that, so am titling this genre- visionary. this year. Ok, I know that "Speculative" is sort of a confusing genre because I feel like it is sort of an umbrella term enveloping fantasy, sci-fi, futuristic/Dystopian, etc. There are fewer Christian authors writing it, but there really are some good ones out there. I would encourage folks to list some of their favorites to help others to find those speculative authors. A lot of great authors fall under this umbrella- Ted Dekker, his daughter Rachelle Dekker ( they won a Christy this year for The Girl Behind the Red Rope- great read), Frank Peretti, and C.S. Lewis, Sara Ella, etc. There are so many more- feel free to share your favorite author. ( Also, Loraine mentioned last year that Biblical Fiction fits in this genre as well).


Here are the levels-

1-5 books- A whole new world

6-10- books- Fantastical stories

11-25- books- Beyond the stars

26-49 books- Travel to the Future

50+ Books- Let your imagination Soar

Link to the Tracker-https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

Ok, who's gonna give this one a try?

I am up for Fantastical Stories. I have been reading Rachelle Dekker and Ted Dekker a lot lately, I just finished today and was amazed. I am on the lookout for more authors like them, So if any of you have suggestions out there I would love them. thank you!!

I'm in for 11-25 Beyond the Stars!

I'm in for Beyond the Stars 11-25!

Christine wrote: "I am up for Fantastical Stories. I have been reading Rachelle Dekker and Ted Dekker a lot lately, I just finished today and was amazed. I am on the..."

Christine, have you tried any Tosca Lee or Frank Peretti?

Not sure how many of these I have left, but I'll try for Beyond the Stars to start out. :D

I'm in for Beyond the stars with 20

6-10- books- Fantastical stories

Not a favourite genre as it definitely feels like “A whole new world” to me Ha! I’m in for 1-5 books :)

1. Burden of Proof So good!!! Time travel and redemption. Highly recommend.

January -

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

#1

1. 2.

#1

#2 #3

February -

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

3. 4. 5.

March -

17.

#2

#2. The Orphan King

#4 #5 #6

#3

April -

18. 19. 20. 21.

#4

6. 7.

#3. Expiration Date

#5 #6

8. 9. 10.

#7 #8 #9

#4 Amish Werewolves of Space Book 3 of the series. Well worth tracking down and reading all 3!!

As a writer of Biblical Fiction, I agree with Cheryl's remark that Biblical belongs in the Visionary category (as well as in Historical Fiction.) So I have read several this year - reread my own "Rain", Tessa Afshar's "Jewel of the Nile", K.D. Holmberg's "The Egyptian Princess", reread Mesu Andrews' "Isaiah's Daughter". Now I'll see if I can figure out how to post the covers like you Tech Wizards! So Cool!

Dana wrote: "As a writer of Biblical Fiction, I agree with Cheryl's remark that Biblical belongs in the Visionary category (as well as in Historical Fiction.) So I have read several this year - reread my own "R..." it's pretty easy - at the top of the comment box, you see "add book/author" click on that and type your book into the search box. When you find yours, click add. It has been recommended that you add it twice: once for link and once for cover. Have fun!

I cannot recommend highly enough Chris Walley's Lamb Among the Stars series:







Wonderful books, and a fantastic journey for a summer read.

#5 Isolation Christian horror at its' finest!

11. 12.

#7A Wrinkle in Time

#10

#6 The Watchers

#7 The Day the Angels Fell

#8 The Edge of Over There

#11 #12

#9 Ring of Time: Tales of a Time Traveling Historian in the Roman Empire

#13

#10 These Nameless Things

#11 Waking Hours murder mystery with hints of spiritual warfare

#14

#4 #5

#12 and done! Darkness Rising I'll be reading Book 3 in the series right away. Too bad my goal wasn't 13!!

#15

13. 14. 15.