Unveiling the Dark Side of Realm Makers: Christian Fantasy or Predatory Platform? | Episode 213

The veil is pulled back on Realm Makers in this riveting conversation with David Solomon, who courageously shares his firsthand experience with the Christian fantasy writing organization's troubling leadership practices. What begins as a discussion about inconsistencies in the organization's public image quickly escalates into serious allegations about how concerns regarding inappropriate adult-minor interactions are handled behind closed doors.
Solomon methodically walks listeners through a trail of evidence revealing stark contradictions: an organization led by someone who "has not written anything, nor does he read Christian fantasy," conferences that promise Christian content but deliver secular speakers, and perhaps most concerning, a leadership approach that appears to prioritize reputation management over the safety of young writers. When Solomon approached Scott Minor with concerns about an adult author privately messaging a child, he was met not with protective action but with demands for evidence and skepticism.
The conversation takes an even darker turn as Solomon reveals how his advocacy for child safety allegedly led to the creation of what he describes as a "shadow group" tasked with gathering evidence against him and his family. Host Justin Alan Hayes supplements these accounts with documentation connecting various individuals within the organization despite public denials of association, including connections to someone who reportedly organizes retreats for arranging "non-consenting marriages between teenage children."
Throughout this eye-opening episode, Solomon emphasizes he isn't calling for the destruction of Realm Makers—a community he still values—but rather for new leadership and greater transparency. "It's a wonderful place, but its leaders are a circus," he states, encapsulating the complex reality of an organization with potential that's hampered by what appears to be deeply problematic leadership.
For parents of young writers or anyone considering involvement with writing conferences, this episode provides crucial information to make informed decisions about where to safely nurture creative talent. Share this episode with fellow writers and parents to help protect our creative communities from predatory behavior.

Justin Alan Hayes and David Solomon expose troubling inconsistencies in the leadership and practices of Realm Makers, an organization marketing itself as a Christian fantasy writing community, raising serious concerns about the safety of young writers.
• Realm Makers conferences appear to employ "bait and switch" tactics, promising Christian content but featuring secular speakers
• David Solomon details how his concerns about inappropriate adult-minor interactions were dismissed by leadership
• Evidence connects Bryan Davis to Realm Makers despite public denials of involvement
• Documentation shows concerning connections between Realm Makers and individuals linked to inappropriate activities with minors
• David calls for new leadership while emphasizing the value of the community itself
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