Category Archives: Nominations

The 2015 Clive Staples Award

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Rebecca Minor

Realm Makers is excited to promote this year’s Clive Staples Award for Christian Speculative Fiction. We will announce the winner  as part of the Realm Makers Awards Dinner on August 7th. Similar to last year, the final winner will be decided by … Continue reading →

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Introducing Captives

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

In a dystopian future, eighteen-year-old Levi returns from Denver City with his latest scavenged treasures and finds his village of Glenrock decimated, loved ones killed, and many–including his fiancée, Jem–taken captive. Continue reading →

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Introducing Merlin’s Shadow

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Kristen Stieffel

Merlin’s Shadow by Robert Treskillard Genre: YA Epic Fantasy Description Betrayal. Book Two of The Merlin Spiral After destroying the sinister Druid Stone and freeing his people from its dark control, Merlin finds himself to be a royal advisor without … Continue reading →

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Introducing Merlin’s Blade

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Keanan

Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard Genre: YA Fantasy Description Merlin’s Greatest Weakness Could Become His Greatest Strength Book One of The Merlin Spiral When a meteorite crashes near a small village in fifth-century Britain, it brings with it a mysterious black … Continue reading →

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Introducing Dragonwitch

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

Submissive to her father’s will, Lady Leta of Aiven travels far to meet a prospective husband she neither knows nor loves–Lord Alistair, future king of the North Country. Continue reading →

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Introducing The Sinners’ Garden

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Kristen Stieffel

The Sinners’ Garden by William Sirls Genre: Contemporary supernatural Description In the small Lake Erie township of Benning, someone is at work cultivating a supernatural garden …   Andy Kemp’s young life has been as ravaged as his scarred face. … Continue reading →

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Introducing Nightriders

Posted on March 13, 2014 by E. Stephen Burnett

Genre Fantasy Western Description Ghost riders, bird men, and justice in the killin’ fields. Mack Cavanaugh claims to be a Nightrider, one of a band of infamous Texas outlaws from the late 1800s. Except he says they wasn’t outlaws, just … Continue reading →

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Introducing Sandstorm

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Keanan

Sandstorm by Steve Rzasa Genre science fiction Description It’s been four months since the city-state of Perch turned away the invading army of its southern rival, Trestleway, and sent the dark forces of the Cythraul packing. Thanks in no small part, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Memory’s Door

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

The prophecy brought them together. But the Wolf has risen, and now their greatest battle begins. Continue reading →

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Introducing Failstate: Legends

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Keanan

Failstate: Legends by John W. Otte Genre young adult speculative fiction Description A young superhero. A legend reborn. And a whole mess of zombies. Failstate (a.k.a., Robin Laughlin) thought his life would get easier after he’d earned his superhero license. But … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Circle Girls

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Kristen Stieffel

The Circle Girls: Once Upon a Witch by Anya Novikov Genre: YA fantasy romance Description God will give you blood to drink…An ordinary teenager finds out what witch-hunting is all about—in her own everyday world. When Deliverance “Delli” Willis, an … Continue reading →

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Introducing Amish Vampires in Space

Posted on March 12, 2014 by E. Stephen Burnett

Genre Science fiction Description Jebediah has a secret that will change his world forever and send his people into space. The Amish world of Alabaster calls upon an ancient promise to escape destruction. Then end up on a cargo ship … Continue reading →

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Introducing Luminary

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Keanan

Luminary by Krista McGee Genre young adult science fiction dystopia Description Thalli thought escaping to the surface would mean freedom. But is she any less of an anomaly aboveground? After escaping an underground annihilation chamber, Thalli, Berk, Rhen, and John find … Continue reading →

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Introducing Anomaly

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

Thalli has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds to live. The toxic gas that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she is not afraid. Continue reading →

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Introducing The Constant Tower

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Kristen Stieffel

The Constant Tower by Carole McDonnell Genre: Fantasy Description Sickly fifteen year old Prince Psal, the son of the nature-blessed warrior-king Nahas, should have been named Crown Prince of all Wheel Clan lands. A priest-physician like his friend Ephan, Psal … Continue reading →

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Introducing Secrets Kept

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Keanan

Secrets Kept by J. L. Mbewe Genre YA fantasy, romance Description With a curse, she will build an army. With the dagger, she will undo the last sacrifice. But first the sorceress must find the secret keeper. Torn from her … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Shadow Lamp

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Shadow Lamp by Stephen Lawhead Genre Science fantasy Description Bright Empires series (Book 4) The quest for answers—and ultimate survival—hinges on finding the cosmic link between the Skin Map, the Shadow Lamp, and the Spirit Well. The search for … Continue reading →

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Introducing A Hero’s Throne

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Kristen Stieffel

A Hero’s Throne by Ross Lawhead Genre: Fantasy Description “Knights of Ennor—the time has come to awake. Rise up to fulfill your secret oath and sacred duty.” The Ancient Earth Trilogy No.2 Deep beneath the streets of England lies another … Continue reading →

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Introducing Truth Runner

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Keanan

Truth Runner by Jerel Law Genre middle grade fantasy (ages 9-12) Son of Angels series Description It has been a trying six months for Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone. They have been grieving over the loss of their nephilim mother, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Shadow Chaser

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Rebecca LuElla Miller

Jonah’s story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he’s faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. Continue reading →

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