Fellow Christian author Cathryn deVries joined me to discuss her debut novella Son of Osivirius (reviewed in episode 18), how faith plays a role in her writing, and the differences between romantic fantasy, fantasy romance, and romantasy.

Son of Osivirius comes out of Kindle Unlimited on May 17th.

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• https://eclectaperennial.com/
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Book review for Son of Osivirius, by Cathryn deVries.

Three words: giant flying cats.

A clean dystopian romantic science fantasy action adventure, Son of Osivirius shows the clash between control and harmony on a planet where continued "upward growth and prosperity" comes at the cost of balance with nature.

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Book review for Look Before You Leprechaun, by Jacqueline Mathias.

Full of magical realism, this is a whimsical young adult story about a human teenager saddled with the title of "leprechaun" and his attempts to get rid of it.

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Here's what I'm reading and what's next on my TBR as of March 2026... My priority this year is reading more novels that I can review for the pod :)

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Harry Potter has caused controversy in the Christian community for almost three decades, but why?

This deep dive is based on my own experience as a reader and accompanied by research done by Marian A. Jacobs in On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic, reviewed in episode 14.

This episode is for anyone who has worried that the Harry Potter series might lead them or their children into occult practices.

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Should Christians engage with media, whether in books or movies, that depicts fantasy magic?

This is an explosive question in many Christian circles over the assumption that any magic, including fantasy magic, will lead readers down the road of the occult.

Author Marian A. Jacobs tackles this question head-on in a well-researched discourse on the theology behind fictional magic, and how readers, parents, and writers should approach such things.

Read On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic, by Marian A. Jacobs.

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Should Christians read self-help books? Like many answers, it depends.

There are at least 5 factors to consider before picking up a book on personal growth or development.

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Book review for What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball, by Elisabeth Aimee Brown.

A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy romance with a main character obsessed with cheese, this book captured me from the first page. Commoner's Ball won Best Debut at the 2025 Realm Awards and the author's hysterical acceptance speech is what made me buy this!

Visit the author's Instagram for signed copies: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethaimeebrown/

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