Liz Busby
@lizbusby
reader, critic, creative writer, and podcaster; talks about speculative fiction and Mormonism, and often about the relationship between them
Not "Oh My Father," unfortunately. I don't understand why we can't consistently sing the one hymn about Heavenly Mother on Mother's Day.
Today I'm writing about what CS Lewis might say about the "modern writing is bad" conversation. What are your thoughts about modern book trends? open.substack.com/pub/lizbusby...
Updates on Stormlight Archive scholarship and reading some unexpected Mormon lit. lizbusby.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
Am I the only one who thinks Ilia Malinin is cosplaying a romantasy hero in the Olympics? Legend of Zelda and Labyrinth vibes, respectively.
We had a double missionary homecoming/farewell. Still Christmas songs. If I don't get Ring Out Wild Bells next week, I may riot.
The calendar features stories from across the 20th and 21st centuries: I can’t believe I’m sharing a page with Nephi Anderson in addition to several of my favorite contemporary LDS writers. And going by the daily icons, I’m guessing we have a good deal of speculative fiction represented as well.
Join us on episode 1 of the Storming Journey, where we talk about dispensations, kin-making, and the three Nephites. Oh, also some Stormlight Archive in there as well. Available wherever fine podcasts are sold.
Nothing very exciting, but in primary we did both "This Little Light of Mine" and "I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me."
Back from Japan with book reviews and news! Less reading than usual, but at least three of these are going on my all-time favorites list.
A little project I've been working... I hope you'll join me. Links in the usual places, or check out www.furtherlightmag.com
A slightly spoiler-y post about religion in Brandon Sanderson's latest secret project. "Patji represents a god who wants us to suffer opposition to help us grow, a Latter-day Saint idea best reflected in 2 Nephi 2 and its discussion of opposition in all things." open.substack.com/pub/lizbusby...
Well, I guess it's time for me to invest in some of the new shiny editions. This happened while reading aloud to my youngest last night. At least I now have an easy bookmark!
Back from the conference circuit with some book reviews: lizbusby.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
Time to celebrate Star Wars Day the way the Bard intended. May the force be with thou!
This is my favorite from that list. I love how it conveys the joy and urgency of the message of the atonement. Chris Brazelton (American, b. 1984) Up From the Grave (2025)
Served up this ad today. As a college instructor, this makes me angry. Legit encouraging students to cheat as a way to make money. I mean, we could*pretend* it's encouraging students to use it to review concepts for finals, but we know that's not real. So obviously unethical.
Enjoying the Belief Structures and Philosophy panel at #DragonsteelNexus #dsnx24 You know this is my home territory, but I'm still making a lot of new connections. Great panelists!
Name a TV show you feel like no one remembers but you: (I am still angry that it didn't get renewed with the cliffhanger of the devil showing up!)
Enjoying the Wayfare launch party as usual. May it live long and help a thousand artists and writers bloom!