Introducing...

Fantasy has the power to change someone. When C.S. Lewis read Phantastes by George MacDonald, he said it “baptized his imagination.” For Emily Golus, Vindor helped her with her anxiety. Now, the mother of two has three books set in the land of Vindor, and she’s hoping to write more.

On this month’s episode, Brenda and I got to ask Emily all the questions about fantasy: how do you build a story world? How do you keep your world fresh and original? And most importantly, do Centaurs brush their teeth? Listen to this wide-ranging conversation as we tackle fantasy, theology, and everything in between.

And if you want to check out other episodes, just click here. You’ll want to keep reading to find more resources below and how to enter the giveaway! You can listen to the whole conversation here, or on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Music.

The Podcast

Daniel Blackaby - The Write2Ignite Podcast

As a fourth-generation author, Daniel Blackaby knows a thing or two about legacy. His grandfather wrote the impactful book “Experiencing God.” Every Christmas break, Daniel re-reads the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Legacy and cultural impact are always on Daniel’s mind. Which is why he launched his website “The Collision.org” which features articles and podcast episodes about how to engage with pop culture from a Biblical perspective. On this month's episode, Brenda and I got to sit down with Daniel and talk about his books, why Christians struggle to embrace fantasy, and why we must do more than just criticize culture: we must contribute. If you want to check out other episodes, just click here. You can listen to the whole conversation here, or on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Music.

1. Daniel Blackaby 45:27
2. Emily Golus 56:11
3. Donna Thornton 48:32
4. Anna Raats 45:31
5. Cindy Lynn Sawyer 47:41

Giveaway

Emily is giving away all sorts of World of Vindor goodies! To enter the giveaway, simply comment on this blog post, and we'll contact the winner before the next episode airs.

Resources

Phantastes by George MacDonald https://www.gutenberg.org/files/325/325-h/325-h.htm

Peter S. Beagle

I’m Afraid You’ve Got dragons illustrator Justin and Annie Gerard: https://www.justingerard.com/

https://www.emilygolusbooks.com

https://www.facebook.com/EmilyGolusBooks

https://www.instagram.com/worldofvindor

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