Urban Christian News: Fiction Archives

The Christian Fiction Genre Needs a Makeover

By UCN on May 12, 2012 6:49 AM

If you've ever been to a Christian bookstore or even the far corner of Barnes and Noble, you've probably wandered into the Christian fiction section that's littered with novels owning sentimental titles like Abby's Journey, complete with a downtrodden-looking Amish girl on the cover.

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Several Public Libraries Decide to Pull Racy "Fifty Shades of Grey" Labeled as 'Mommy Porn'

By UCN on May 9, 2012 6:02 PM

Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all, saying it's too steamy or too poorly written.

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Smaug from 'The Hobbit' Heads Forbes' 'Fictional 15' Wealthiest Imaginary Characters List

By UCN on April 24, 2012 10:48 AM

A banner from the upcoming film 'The Hobbit' showing Smaug.

A smart and savvy dragon, an aged vampire and a Beverly Hillbilly are among the richest fictional characters, according to a new ranking.

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The Casual Vacancy: J.K. Rowling's First Novel for Adults to Be 'Blackly Comic'

By UCN on April 12, 2012 10:23 AM

She may not be able to match the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter series, but J.K. Rowling has high hopes for "The Casual Vacancy," her first novel for adults. The title was announced Thursday by Little, Brown & Co. along with a brief plot synopsis for the book.

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Frank Peretti's "Illusion" Will Leave Readers Spellbound

By UCN on April 3, 2012 9:25 AM

Author: Frank Peretti

Title: Illusion

Publisher: Howard

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Anne Rice Breaks from Religious Stories to Write About Werewolves

By UCN on February 10, 2012 3:16 PM

It's sort of shocking that it's taken the noted vampire scribe Anne Rice this long to write a werewolf novel. But she had a solid reason for avoiding the subject.

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James Dobson to Write First Fiction Trilogy

By UCN on December 22, 2011 6:07 AM

FaithWords has signed a deal with Dr. James Dobson for a fiction trilogy (to be coauthored with Kurt Bruner). Dobson (Dare to Discipline, Love Must Be Tough) is the founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family.

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Brian Selznick Creates Another Masterpiece with 'Wonderstruck'

By UCN on November 20, 2011 2:06 AM

No name in children's literature is hotter right now than Brian Selznick, and his new book "Wonderstruck" proves that, in some cases, maybe lightning does strike twice.

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