Also, epic fantasy usually deals with themes and situations that everyone can relate to, such as the challenge of growing up, or how one is supposed to deal with moral quandaries. First of all, fantasy allows for all sorts of dangerous situations, and those can provide a lot of excitement in a story. well, for a number of reasons, I suppose. Why do I write fantasy? As you said, it's because I enjoy reading it, but I enjoy reading it because. Still, we can make a stab at coherency, eh?

I'm still waking up as well - takes a few cups of tea and a few strips of bacon before the little gray cells start firing properly - so if I sound a bit muddled, that's why. Definitely one Of the highlights of the year. We all had a wonderful time when you guys visited. In a similar vein, do you have another kind of fiction, another genre, that you'd really like to try? If so, why? Any genres you think you'll never write but wish you could?Ĭhristopher: Hi Tad. Why do these kind of stories, these kinds of characters, these kinds of worlds, still speak to you? The first thing I'd like to ask you as a starter question is: why fantasy? I mean, there's the obvious answer (which is also true for me) that it was something I loved to read growing up, but I guess I'm curious what is it that still resonates for you. Pretty much all of us fell in love with your part of the world, too.īe warned: this isn't my best time of the day, so if I start calling you 'Herman' and asking what it was about whaling that interested you, please forgive. It was great hanging out with you and your family this summer. Read on for Williams and Christopher Paolini's discussion about why they write fantasy, their upcoming projects, and more. Tad Williams is the New York Times bestselling author of several epic fantasy series. Tad Williams and Christopher Paolini: Author One-on-One

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