What Makes a Fantasy Epic Worth Reading? | Ep 285

What Makes a Fantasy Epic Worth Reading? | Ep 285MERCHANDISE SHOP: voices-for-voices.org/3QnokLUSUPPORT VOICES FOR VOICES®:https://www.voicesforvoices.org/shop/p/supporterAuthor Ben Sanford returns to dive deeper into his fantasy epic series, sharing the rich worlds, complex characters, and thematic elements that make his books unique and engaging for readers.• The Arax series spans seven books set in a medieval world 500 years in our future• Gargoyles serve as the main antagonists, fallen servants of their god transformed into hideous creatures• The story follows Tarin, a young man destined to play a pivotal role in the ongoing war• Earth humans stranded on the world provide comic relief as secondary characters• The Freeborn series explores themes of power, magic, and freedom through the story of a magic-immune protagonist• Writing advice includes finishing your manuscript before editing and aiming to write one page per day• Good stories are more important than perfect writing - readers care about engaging narratives• Contemporary literature can often engage students better than classical works in educational settings• Books are available through Stenox Publishing (stenoxpublishing.com) and AmazonCheck out Ben's books at stenoxpublishing.com or through Amazon/Kindle Unlimited, and please leave a review if you read them!Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome Back with Ben Sanford3:11 Exploring the World of Arax10:10 The Freeborn Series Introduction21:45 Writing Process and Pacing27:45 Advice for Aspiring Authors35:10 Where to Find Ben's Books#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookRecommendations #ReadMoreFantasy #WorldBuilding #CharacterDevelopment #PlotTwists #FantasyLiterature #MagicalRealism #StorytellingTips #FictionalUniverses #FantasyThemes #MustReadFantasyNovels #LiteraryAnalysis #BookLoversUnite #bensanford #VoicesforVoices #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #InstagramSupport the show