Coming this May, join top Christian writers and publishers in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of eastern North Carolina!

This is my first attendance of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. There I will teach two workshops and one two-part class.

Visit BlueRidgeConference.com to learn more and to register. I’m also offering paid critiques (before the event) and mentoring sessions (during the event).

Fantastical Stories for God’s Glory

Explore how fantasy, sci-fi, and other fantastical tales uniquely honor Jesus. 

Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference

Monday, May 26–Wednesday, May 30, 2025
Ridgecrest Conference Center
1 Ridgecrest Drive
Black Mountain, NC

What’s the biblical purpose of fantastical fiction? How can we discern these stories’ graces and idolatries? And how can these stories serve the Church? Join us for a tour through God’s fantastical word across history, and explore how the gospel of Jesus Christ inspires our creation of fantastical stories for God’s glory.

Can Your Fantasy Be Magical? (parts 1 and 2)

Christian creators can discern the differences between occult and fantasy magic.

Christian fantasy writers are often asked about biblical texts that warn against the occult, or readers who feel tempted. Come explore with grace and truth the nature of evil versus Christ’s power. We’ll discuss the Christian author’s responsibilities and consider how best to serve our critics and readers who hold different beliefs.

Why Christians Need Sci-Fi

Futuristic stories have unique power to explore biblical truth in our homeworld.

Christian fans often support traditional fantasy because Lewis and Tolkien helped revitalize this genre. What then do we think of science fiction, which originated not in medieval myths but in modern humanism? Let’s learn how sci-fi heroes and their riveting tales can honor Jesus Christ, not just with dystopian and end-times thrillers, but complex fictions that help us anticipate and even shape the future.