L.G. McCary's Blog

It’s been a while, dear reader, but I am so excited to share that my newest short story will be published by Mysterion Online this October!

One day last fall I was driving to my local library and noticed a weeping willow in our neighborhood. Because I’m me, my first thought was, “I wonder why it is called a weeping willow. Why would a willow be sad?” Then it occurred to me that maybe it wasn’t the willow that was weeping, and a dark but beautiful story began to take shape.

“The Sallowight willow was nothing special to look at from the outside. Just big and old with a thick curtain of branches that made it feel like you were stepping through a leafy waterfall. But in the center around the trunk, it was like a room.”

If you’re a fan of Shirley Jackson or spooky Southern Gothic vibes, “The Willow” is for you! I’ll post the final link when the story goes live on Mysterion, so be watching for that email next month!

   

Yes, really! Out of 1,055 nominations from over 600 readers, That Pale Host is in the top 25. I was shocked to see the book on the semifinal list, and I can’t thank my readers enough for voting for me. I have the best readers in the world!

But there’s more to do!

If you want to see the book advance to the finals, please click or tap the button below to vote for it! It’s up to you, reader!

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And now you’re curious about that blog post about cognitive dissonance that I mentioned in my talk?

I got u, fam. (That’s what the cool kids say, right?) Click below!

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Hey Readers! Did you love That Pale Host? Tomorrow is the last day to nominate books for the Realm Makers Reader’s Choice Awards! If you think That Pale Host deserves it, click the button below to nominate it! Nominate That Pale Host for the Realm Makers Readers Choice Awards No better way to make a writer happy than to nominate their book for an award!

I found out last week that my publisher, Monster Ivy, is shutting its doors. This means That Pale Host will no longer be available starting in December. If you want a copy of the book, please snag it before the end of November! I recommend a paper copy over digital.

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I’m not sure what this will mean for the book long-term. There are so many things that will need to fall into place. I’d appreciate your prayers as I move forward toward the next thing.

What: That Pale Host Online Launch Party

Where: Instagram and Facebook Live

When: 8:30pm Eastern

Bring your copy of the book, a warm beverage, and snacks. I’ll tell some funny stories, read a selection from the book, and chat with readers!

Can’t wait to see you! Social media links below!

I got the wonderful opportunity to chat with the Lorehaven crew about mental health, deconstruction, church hurt, and how it all relates to my novel, That Pale Host. It was loads of fun, even though we covered heavy topics! Give it a listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Are you ready? That Pale Host Preorder now!

I’m still uncomfortable reading my own work, but I’m pretty proud of my husband’s work on this! He’s the best hype-man ever.

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I’m so honored to be invited on the Fantastical Truth podcast with E. Stephen Burnett and Zack Russell! It was a ton of fun to talk to them with a microphone recording. We discussed my two favorite topics: theology and fiction! Click below to take a listen!

Fantastical Truth Episode 67:
How Do Fantastic Stories Avoid Preachiness While Still Discipling Readers in Christ?

“Christian-made stories should not preach from on high at readers beyond the ‘fourth wall,’ but should help disciple our imaginations in Christ.”

   

Check out Fantastical Truth wherever you download your favorite podcasts!

What fantastical fiction has discipled you as a Christian reader? Let me know in the comments!

My new article just went live on Lorehaven! It’s all about the unexpected theological reason why movies rarely live up to books. There are World War Z, Mary Poppins, Shrek, and C.S. Lewis references, so you won’t want to miss it!

From the article “Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books”

It’s tricky business for creators to translate a book to screen. Fans endlessly nitpick film versions of the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, The Lord of the Rings, and even Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Good screenwriters know how to sacrifice fan-favorite moments to get good visual storytelling.

But sometimes you come across movies that bear no resemblance to their source materials, such as the film versions of Mary Poppins and World War Z…

Click to read the rest at Lorehaven.com