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For Christian readers or any interested...
meg_evonne:
--- Quote from: Yeratel on May 02, 2008, 03:10:09 AM ---First and foremost, it would have to be a good story, and well written. Fantasy and scifi books with themes related to Christianity that I've read and enjoyed are C.S. Lewis' Perelandra Trilogy and Chronicles of Narnia.
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My first thought was also of CS Lewis' Perelandra Trilogy. (I wasn't a fan of Narnia, even as a child) I haven't read it for years (and literally I mean YEARS) but I thought it was brilliant. I suspect they have held up well, although for some reason I still remember the bit where they land and realize there was a hard surface road that might very well allow vehicles to go 100 MILES/HR! Still I bet it does hold up really well. Lewis really was/is incredible.
The problem is, we can't all be CS Lewis' and that's where it becomes a fine line between "religious overtones or religious themes" to religious dogma. Since you aren't interested in marketing it, go for it. If you really would like to use sci fi as a background to further a religious attitude--you might try accessing the 2008 Writer's Market. As I read through listings there did seem to be several publishers that were seeking religious themed novels. You could get the names and then access their websites for submission details.
Bottom line though is having a good story. Truthfully, all the sci fi books I read, carry forward the religious themes that I believe in. Good is good--whether a demon or a human, if they act that way. Struggles against temptation are always interesting. Besides once you really get rolling you might find that the characters and plot take you other directions, just as interesting to pursue. If you are thinking about riding the age curve as Narnia movie fans grow up, you might find some special nitch that is perfect for you.
Good luck!
Malakai Jones:
--- Quote from: Priscellie on May 02, 2008, 03:10:48 PM ---Want me to move this thread to the Author Craft forum, Malakai?
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Yes plz Priscellie, thanks! Didn't realize I'd get as this many replies!
Moritz:
1. small advice to the Malakai: the frequency you say "lol" is a bit annoying to me, especially becasue what you write is interesting otherwise.
2. I am not a christian, and I would never read a novel if it comes across as dogma, regardless of religious background. now, if the setting is solely based on christian background and powers come from the christian god, I'd have no problem reading it, just as other fantasy explain powers otherwise. In fact, as christian religion is a real world belief, a well executed take on someone with religiously motivated powers could be rather interesting.
Actually, I think Dresden Files is a pro-christian series as well. Michael and Father Forthill are covered not only in a respectful and positive way, but Dresden's struggle with fatih comes across like someone searching for (the christian) god.
Wolfhowls:
--- Quote from: Moritz on May 03, 2008, 11:14:49 PM ---1. small advice to the Malakai: the frequency you say "lol" is a bit annoying to me, especially becasue what you write is interesting otherwise.
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What does that have to do with anything?
Moritz:
--- Quote from: The Wonderful Wolfhowls on May 03, 2008, 11:33:40 PM ---What does that have to do with anything?
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I find it very irritating and I like to point people out when they do stuff that detracts from otherwise OK things. just like people with a huge amount of spelling mistakes that make posts unreadable. If someone puts smileys or lols everywhere, the real smiles don't come across anymore, IMO. It was just a small advice which noone has to follow.
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