S2 E16 Chatting with Dystopian Author Megan Schaulis

On today's episode of A Baker's Perspective Podcast, Author Megan Schaulis shares her unique approach to reimagining biblical stories through speculative fiction, exploring how her faith influences her storytelling, and offering insights into writing from different perspectives. Discover how her books serve as a bridge to the gospel and inspire believers and non-believers alike.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Megan Schaulis and Her Work02:00 Reimagining Biblical Stories in Fiction05:47 The Role of Fiction in Pointing to the Gospel08:20 The Power of Speculative Fiction10:18 Subtlety in Sharing the Gospel Through Literature11:47 The Impact of Allegorical Stories14:59 Crafting Unique Narratives from Familiar Tales22:02 Standalone vs. Series: Reading Megan's Books26:06 Writing from a Male Perspective28:47 Exploring Male Perspectives in Literature30:06 The Heart of the Story: God's Goodness33:32 Conversations with God: A Personal Connection36:14 Future Directions: The Susa Chronicles38:46 The Creative Process: Capturing Ideas43:44 Hobbies and Passions: Beyond Writing47:27 The Impact of Childhood Reading50:20 The Impact of Christian Fiction56:30 Discovering New Genres01:01:24 The Joy of Ballroom Dancing01:04:59 The Influence of Reading on Thought01:07:08 Connecting with Readers OnlineConnect with Megan:⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes are available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.abakersperspective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (within a week of the episode going live)