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CTP (S2EMaySpecial5) Eternity's End: The Final Battle for Fantasy's Soul
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CTP (S2EMaySpecial5) Eternity's End: The Final Battle for Fantasy's Soul
Zachary Hagan returns to discuss the conclusion of his Eternal Chronicles series with the final book "Eternity's End" and his approach to fantasy storytelling.
• Hagan explains the apparent contradiction in his final book title "Eternity's End" and how it fits the conclusion of his fantasy series
• Discussion of literary influences including Tolkien, CS Lewis, and surprisingly, the Final Fantasy video game series
• Insights into the editing process for self-published authors and why even professional writers need thorough editing
• How fantasy and sci-fi allow writers to explore complex metaphysical, political, and religious questions without seeming preachy
• Fantasy's ability to reach across age demographics, appealing to both teen readers and adults
• Preview of Hagan's upcoming Aladdin retelling project told from the princess's perspective
Check out Zachary's website at zacharyhaganwrites.com for more info
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1. CTP (S2EMaySpecial5) Eternity's End: The Final Battle for Fantasy's Soul (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Constitutionalist Politics (00:00:38)
3. Zachary Hagen Returns (00:01:06)
4. Eternity's End and Book Series Discussion (00:03:24)
5. Writing Process and Editing Challenges (00:10:28)
6. Fantasy Storytelling and Audience Appeal (00:19:42)
7. Finding Deeper Meaning in Fantasy Worlds (00:31:59)
8. Wrapping Up and Contact Information (00:36:59)
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