Part two of my experiences writing secular fantasy as a Mennonite. At my first writers conference, ACFW, I was chatting in a little circle of sci fi and fantasy authors and the subject of Amish romance came up. Someone expressed confusion about why the genre is popular and I silently agreed. At that moment a […]
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I’m Sheri Yutzy, a Mennonite fantasy author.
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Writing Secular Fantasy as a Mennonite-Part One
Writing Secular Fantasy as a Mennonite-Part One I didn’t grow up reading “Christian” fantasy, or “Christian” books, for that matter. Yes, I devoured some books written by Christians, where a worldview of hope and redemption seeped into the story but the story was point, not any kind of moralizing. I think I was burned one too […]
The Seller of Secrets Book Tour Spring 2026
Join me as I celebrate The Seller of Secrets! I would love to see you at any of these locations. Signed books will be available for purchase!
How to write a review with kind criticism
As I move closer to my own publication date, I’ve been pondering my own review strategy. Will I read them? Will I ignore them in case they’re mean and unhelpful? 😬 It got me thinking, what if reviews were always helpful? If you’ve never thought about how book reviews can help both authors and other […]
Saints & Monsters, my latest 5 star read
Saints & Monsters, my latest 5 star read, was truly unforgettable. Ellen McGinty was a new author to me, but the pretty cover (see above) and description of a princess who accidentally steals a dragon’s heart got my attention. And it kept my attention. I started the book nervously (as I always do when I […]