Join us as we imagine, theorize, and marvel about the fantastical!

Book-Bat is a project created by author Karlissa J. (To Narnia and Beyond) and her husband Jason (who will finish writing a story… sometime… I promise). Together, they discuss books both old and new, as well as media trends and their favourite tales. Tune in for playful banter – and occasional thoughtful thoughts – on all things fantasy!

Each month they release a new podcast episode and blog post about the fantasy genre, with a focus on middle school and young adult fiction as well as classic literature – but also discussing movies, shows, and video games. The dialogue is framed around a Christian worldview and a respect for quality storytelling and artistic skill.

Book-Bat is also the hub for Karlissa J.’s novels:  Whose tales run the gamut from naturalistic stories blended with the fantastical and the spiritual (Kingdom of Bats, Dwelling in Darkness, Davy Jones’ Aquarium) to age of sail adventures… but with aliens (Tales of the Diversity trilogy).

What do we mean when we say we explore fantasy from “a Christian perspective?”

Karlissa J

I live in Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada, with my husband and best friend, Jason, and my four kids. I am passionate about animals, especially the overlooked ones. I’ve spent time in various countries throughout my life, including doing humanitarian work in Guatemala and studying graphic design in England.

Jason Koop

Jason enjoys Canadian winters, watching cute ferret and otter videos, reading a good book, and musing about the nature of art and storytelling. He is also married to Karlissa J and has four kids, and he has spread his fandom of Sonic the Hedgehog to all but the infant (who still has time to learn!).

Looking for a fantasy novel with something unusual to offer?

Whether sailing a world of pirates and alien cultures, tagging along with a merman as he feeds fish at an aquarium, or following bats and lemurs as they fight for survival in a harsh realm, you can expect to find quirky and inventive tales with a Christian worldview at their core!