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A visit with author Vannetta Chapman

6/13/2016

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​What is Dystopian Christian Fiction? This was my question.

I confess, the term dystopia was new to me. I had to find it in the dictionary.
Vannetta Chapman was kind enough to give me a clearer explanation and a peek at her new book Deep Shadows. 
Vannetta Chapman

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​​From Vannetta:
Deep Shadows is the first book in my upcoming Remnant Series. It’s a significant change from the Amish books I’ve previously published. Today I wanted to talk to you about dystopian fiction, and the appeal of this genre.
 
If you’re alive and reading on planet Earth, you recognize the crazy popularity of dystopian fiction and our preoccupation – even as people of faith – with end of the world scenarios.
 
I have been a fan for many years. When I read a dystopian book, I ask myself
  1. Would I be smart enough to think like the hero?
  2. Would I have the courage and strength to survive?
  3. Would my faith endure?
 
And faith is an important component of this genre, which caused me to wonder- where is God in dystopian fiction? How do we talk about God when the world is falling down around our ears? How do we NOT talk about Him in this scenario?
 
These are questions we ask ourselves as we read dystopian fiction. Unlike apocalyptic tales, which bring images of Revelation, four horsemen, messengers of God and last days, dystopian books represent a transition from a near-perfect work to a vastly imperfect one.
 
My passion for this genre is a result of my life experience.
  • I was born in the 2nd largest city in the U.S. (Los Angeles, CA)
  • I spent 35 years in the 8th largest city (Dallas, Texas)
  • I now live in a town of 6,000 (central Texas)
 
I’ve taught high school and college classes for 15 years, and during that time I’ve taught teenaged boys who could take apart and re-assemble a computer in a matter of hours. And I’ve taught teenaged girls who can shoot and field dress a deer.
 
Those teens, their parents, you and I sense that we’ve reached an over dependence on technology, a tipping of the scales, and we wonder what will happen if things dramatically shift the other way.
 
At its heart, that’s what a dystopian series is – a balance of the scales in the other direction, a what if scenario. It is always first and foremost a story about relationships and how they survive or crumble when what we’ve feared, as a society, occurs. And lastly, for me, it’s always a story of faith and hope.

​Read my review of Deep Shadows
Vannetta Chapman and I are not related, at least as far as I know.
16 Comments
Vannetta Chapman link
6/16/2016 09:58:05 am

Thanks so much for having me on your blog! I'd be happy to answer any questions your readers might have. Also, I found out yesterday that Deep Shadows has already begun shipping in paperback format. WooHoo!

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Lynne Chapman
6/16/2016 08:10:49 pm

It was fun welcoming you to my blog and I'm loving the book so far.
It's interesting exploring how I might feel after losing all my technological comforts.

I hope readers post questions for you. I think this could lead to a great discussion.

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Vannetta Chapman link
6/16/2016 09:16:15 pm

Yes, I like to think about how my family would do. We'd all have bi adjustments to make!

Melissa Henderson
6/16/2016 10:02:24 am

I am looking forward to reading this story. The term dystopia is new to me, too.

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Lynne Chapman
6/16/2016 08:00:55 pm

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is new to dystopia. Thank you for your comment.

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Vannetta Chapman link
6/16/2016 09:18:37 pm

Thanks for giving a new genre a try, Melissa.

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Nancee Marchinowski link
6/16/2016 11:54:07 am

The premise for Deep Shadows has my interest piqued. I've read only a couple of books that touch on the dystopian genre. I'm looking forward to experiencing a whole new world!

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Lynne Chapman
6/16/2016 07:59:28 pm

Thanks for the comment Nancee. I've haven't read dystopian fiction before and I'm anxious to get into the story.

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Patti Gallagher
6/16/2016 01:54:22 pm

Great article! Just started reading Deep Shadows and it already has my adrenaline pumping!

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Lynne Chapman
6/16/2016 07:56:24 pm

Thank you for your comment Patti. I feel the same way about the book. :)

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Elizabeth Dent
6/16/2016 05:27:00 pm

I have started read Deep Shadows and it is really good . It does make you think what woukd I do if I was in this situation .. I am loving it . Thanks Vannetta .

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Lynne Chapman
6/16/2016 07:54:57 pm

Thanks for your comment Elizabeth. I just started my copy last night and can't wait to get farther into it.

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Vannetta Chapman link
6/16/2016 09:20:12 pm

Thanks for stopping by, friends. I.m Waving wildly.

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Jackie Tessnair
6/17/2016 01:31:02 am

I am looking forward to reading this book.Thanks for sharing.

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Lynne Chapman
6/17/2016 04:48:51 pm

Thanks for commenting Jackie. I've only read 12 chapters and I'm already thinking about stock piling water. :) Eek!

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Vannetta Chapman link
6/17/2016 05:02:56 pm

Jackie, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Lynne, I know exactly what you mean. I tried that once though and it didn't end well. I sort of spilled the huge thing of water I was trying to lug into the closet. Went all over the carpet. Not a pretty sight. :)

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