Mythmakers

Nursery Toys, Their Fantastical Journeys and Which Is the Best Cinematic Universe

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the King and Queen of the United Kingdom heading to the US this week, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker begin today’s episode of Mythmakers ...

Casting, Colbert and Contracts: Big News of Lotr Films and the Best Way to Get a Book Contract

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Mythmakers, we cover three lively topics of discussion. Join Julia Golding and friend of the podcast, Jacob Rennaker, as t...

The Call: Peadar Ó Guilín, Irish Fantasy and the Nature of Fairy Stories

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is one of the world’s greatest fantasy hot spots. Join Irish fantasy writer Peadar Ó Guilín and Julia Golding as they emba...

Notorious Virtues: Alwyn Hamilton and a 1920s Heiress Fantasy

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Mythmakers, we welcome author Alwyn Hamilton, who has crafted a gripping fantasy that mingles Grimm fairy tale tropes with a sleek, 1920s-ins...

Mammoth Rider: SJ Poyton's Long Road to Publishing

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a story that will encourage many of our listeners: SJ Poyton’s epic journey to publication has spanned nearly 20 years, and her per...

Celebrating King Arthur on Tolkien Reading Day

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Saddle up and join the Round Table as Mythmakers embarks on a journey through some of the most famous retellings of King Arthur in celebration of Tolk...

I Know No Other Way - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 3

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Dead Faces in the Water! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 2

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

LOTR: An Author's Journey - Wrap Up of The Two Towers, Book 3

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

He's Much More Dangerous than He Looks - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 1

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

A Most Unquenchable Hobbit! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 11

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Love Is in the Air: Romance and Fantasy

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Mythmakers, you’re invited to join us on a short visit to the world of fantasy romance. What's all the fuss about romantasy and where d...

Come Back, Saruman! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 10

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Chamber of Secrets and the Most Famous Film You've (Probably) Never Heard Of!

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined once more by Andrew Head to review the full-cast Audible production of Harry Potter an...

One Who Cannot Cast Away a Treasure at Need Is in Fetters - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 9

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Classical Stories and Fantasy: The Birder and Other Tales

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do the classical stories of myths and legends mean to us today? In this episode of Mythmakers, Dr. Lorna Robinson—founder of the Iris Proje...

You Have Passed My Score by One - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 8

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Christmas in Narnia or Middle-earth: the Pros and Cons

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a bit of festive fun, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker in this episode of Mythmakers as they explore how Christmas appears in the works of Tol...

Tolkien, Lewis, the Inklings and Audiobooks

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We may be in a golden age for audiobooks, but for those with sight impairments they have always been essential. Blind writer and returning guest Andre...

Pullman on Audio: Our Verdict!

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend from Australia, Andrew Head—a blind writer and devoted audiobook listener—joins Julia Golding once again on today's episode of ...

Devilry of Saruman - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 7

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

75th Anniversary of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - How Does It Read Today?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks 75 years since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe arrived in bookshops, so join us on this anniversary episode of Mythmakers as Juli...

Dark Have Been My Dreams of Late - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 6

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Wingardium Leviosa! Harry Potter Audiobook With Full Cast: Our Verdict

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mythmakers, join Julia Golding for a review of the newly released full-cast production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s ...

At the Turn of the Tide - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 5

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Greta Gerwig's Narnia

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix is bringing The Chronicles of Narnia back to our screens with Greta Gerwig at the helm for the first two films in the series. Interestingly, t...

Root and Twig - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 4

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

The Circle of Shadows: Dark Academia with Marisa Linton

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re thrilled to welcome Marisa Linton to this episode of Mythmakers. A former student from our writing course and a valued member of one of ou...

Can't Take His Medicine - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 3

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Thirst: Horror Folk Stories, Uncanny Rivers and the Walking Dead

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us on Mythmakers today is Darren Simpson, author of Thirst—a spooky folkloric tale for readers aged 11 and up. In conversation with...

Not Idly Do The Leaves Of Lorien Fall - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 2

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Marve and the Firstborn of the Sun: Mining Your Culture for New Fantasy Ideas

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An exciting new voice has arrived in the epic fantasy genre. In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined by author Marvellous Michael Anson...

Forth the Three Hunters! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 1

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Climate Change and Fantasy: H.S. Norup and The Changeling Child

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off Season 8 of Mythmakers with a relevant and enchanting conversation, as Julia Golding welcomes Helle Norup back to the podcast....

Mythmakers Encore: Andy Serkis Audio Book of The Lord of the Rings - Our Verdict

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big news for Tolkien fans was the release of Andy Serkis unabridged version of The Lord of the Rings with Harper Collins on Audible. In this episode o...

Mythmakers Encore: Did Peter Jackson Get It Right? The Return of the King Movie Reconsidered

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where would you rate The Return of the King in the trilogy? Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker on today's episode of Mythmakers as they take a deep...

Mythmakers Encore: Did Peter Jackson Get It Right? The Two Towers Movie Reconsidered

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Middle films are always the most difficult. In this episode Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker continue their reconsideration of the Peter Jackson trilo...

Mythmakers Encore: Did Peter Jackson Get It Right? The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Reconsidered

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20 years from now someone somewhere will surely be considering having another go at The Lord of the Rings on film. In this episode of Mythmakers, Juli...

Mythmakers Encore: Tolkien's Modern Reading with Holly Ordway

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are so used to thinking of Tolkien being all about the past - old languages, old stories and no post-Shakespearean literature going into his cauldr...

Mythmakers Encore: The Oddest Inkling - Charles Williams with Sørina Higgins

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The oddest Inkling - that's Charles Williams, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, theologian and occult practitioner. If you think the Inklings are su...

Mythmakers Encore: The Wonderful Worlds Of TA White

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not every day you get to interview one of your heroes, but in this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is in conversation with one of hers...

Sidecast - LOTR: Wrap Up of The Fellowship of the Ring

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Sidecast episode, Julia Golding revisits some of the most engaging moments from an author’s journey through The Fellowship of th...

Mythmakers Season 7 Wrap Up

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, we have come to the end of another enthralling season of Mythmakers, we’ve embarked on many adventures spanning a variety of fantasy...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 10

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 9

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Emily J. Taylor: The Otherwhere Post

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding sits down with bestselling author Emily J. Taylor to discuss her second novel, The Otherwhere Po...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 8

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1997, Tolkien’s publishers collected several of his shorter works and published a collection titled ‘Tales from the Perilous Realm&rsqu...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 7

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 6

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 5

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 4

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

William Morris, Tolkien and The House of the Wolfings

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you love Rohan and want to delve into Tolkien’s influences, you’ll enjoy reading William Morris’s 1889 fantasy novel The House of...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 3

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Tolkien the Poet: Our verdict on the New Collected Poems of JRR Tolkien

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A fabulous new addition to the world of Tolkien literature is the recently published collection of his poetry. Today on Mythmakers, join Julia Goldin...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 2

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

The Curse of the Silvan Oaks: Meet Debut Fantasy Writer, Georgia Channon

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s truly delightful when a world imagined by a dreamy child eventually blossoms into a novel for the adult writer.   In this episode of ...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 1

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means to Us Today—Part 2

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a breath of fresh air it is to find an academic as passionate about discussing the adaptations of Tolkien works, as he is about Tolkien’s b...

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and What Tolkien Means to Us Today—Part 1

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a breath of fresh air it is to find an academic as passionate about discussing the adaptations of Tolkien works, as he is about Tolkien’s b...

Dr Eleanor Baker: Book of Curses and the Power of the Word

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Words have the power to bless and to curse. In a fascinating discussion with Dr Eleanor Baker of Oxford University, Julia Golding takes Mythmakers on ...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 12

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

The Discarded Image and the Key to Narnia

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know the key to the Narnian universe? Today, on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker take a quick tour around the seven heavens...

Dragons, Victorians and Forests: Professor John Holmes on Performing Tolkien's Lecture, William Morris and Much More!

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You certainly won't want to miss today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding is meeting with Professor John Holmes from Birmingham Univers...

The War of the Rohirrim: Our Verdict

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this film a hit or miss? Did the New Zealand team, led by Phillippa Boyens, Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama and Executive Producer Peter Jackson, ...

Mythmakers Season 6 Wrap Up

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Season 6 of Mythmakers has been a whirlwind of captivating stories, thought-provoking discussions, and fascinating insights into the world of fantasy ...

Hannah Kingsley: Soul Hate and Battling Your Fate

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does one come up with an original idea for a fantasy story? Hannah Kingsley in her debut novel Soul Hate (due to come out in February 2025) has ta...

Set sail with Rose Black and her Fantasy Pirate Adventure: Fated Winds and Promising Seas

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Mythmakers podcast is setting sail with author Rose Black on a new fantasy pirate adventure for an adult audience: Fated Winds and Promisin...

Helen Glynn Jones and The Last Raven: Vampires, Humans and Other Monsters

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would it be like to be the only human in a family of vampires? This is the dilemma that Helen Glynn Jones' character faces in the first part of h...

Tad Williams and the Navigator's Children: How to Wrap up a Vast Epic Fantasy

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author Tad Williams is well-known for his epic fantasy series, such as The Dragonbone Chair, as well as his sci-fi and urban fantasy works. He joins u...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 11

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Mythmakers meets The Mythmakers: John Hendrix and his Graphic Novel about Tolkien and Lewis

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a perfect fit for the Mythmakers podcast, join us for today’s episode where Julia Golding meets illustrator and author John Hendrix to talk a...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 10

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Let's talk about mermaids: Berlie Doherty, Tamsin Rosewell and The Seamaiden's Odyssey

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mermaids come with some watery baggage, which raises the question: just how does one do a fresh take on this iconic mythical creature? This was the c...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 9

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

C.S. Lewis's Oxford

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined by Professor Simon Horobin who has stepped into C.S. Lewis's shoes at Magdalen College, Oxford, and now h...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 8

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Heroes and Villains: Ana Sampson and Chris Riddell

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hero or Villain? These archetypal characters are the stock-in-trade of the fantasy genre, and so you’ll definitely enjoy this newest poetry anth...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 7

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

The Rings of Power Season 2: The Verdict

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you enjoyed The Rings of Power Season 2? Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker on today’s episode of Mythmakers as they offer their thought...

Kate Dylan: Until We Shatter and 'New Adult' Fantasy

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time that we revisit the category of 'New Adult' books again? Kate Dylan's fantasy heist story fits in this category, post YA but written for th...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 6

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

This Ravenous Fate: Hayley Dennings, Vampires and the Harlem Renaissance

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re meeting an exciting new writer coming out of the Bay Area. Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenou...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 5

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Megan Whalen Turner: The Queen's Thief and the Secret of a Long Career as a Fantasy Writer

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Mythmakers for our sixth season!   Megan Whalen Turner began her career in 1996 and is still going strong as her series The Queen...

Mythmakers Season 5 Wrap Up

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 of Mythmakers has been one of many adventures, and as the season comes to a close, we’re going to look back at 5 highlights from our mo...

We Review The Letters of JRR Tolkien: Revised and Expanded Edition

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a fitting finale to our 5th season of Mythmakers, we’re ending with Tolkien - namely his newly edited and augmented letters. Take a listen to...

Samantha Shannon: The Bone Season 10th Anniversary Edition

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine starting your journey as a fantasy writer in a media storm where you are greeted as the next J K Rowling. That's precisely what faced Samantha...

Movies Showing Nowhere: Yorick Goldewijk and Memories in Fantasy

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Mythmakers, the Oxford Centre for Fantasy meets the winner of the Golden Pencil Prize for the best Dutch children's book of the year, Yorick ...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 4

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

Who's your Robin Hood: T.K. Hall & 'Shadow of the Wolf'

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Which was your first Robin? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding speaks with author T.K. Hall about Robin Hood and how this tale has changed with the ce...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 3

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

The Twelve: Liz Hyder and Timeslip Fantasy

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy - and so on today’s episode of Mythmakers, we are delighted to meet Liz Hyde...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 2

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Ta...

The War of the Rohirrim: New LotR Film

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has tea...

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 1

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking ...

Lucy Strange: The Island at the Edge of Night

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it would be like to be caught in a living nightmare and shipped off to a mysterious island to attend a lethal boarding school? You ...

The Rings of Power, Season 2: Our Hopes and Fears

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon has released its teaser trailer and the first 'behind the scenes' video of The Rings of Power: Season 2. Join Julia Golding on today’s ep...

Hunt for Gollum: What Might Be in Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis' New Film

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Very excitingly, Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis have announced that they are teaming up for a new film: The Hunt for Gollum. Join us on today’s e...

Should Dark Lords be Rationed? Evil in Fantasy - Part 2

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Mythmakers we enter into the second part of our discussion of evil in fantasy stories, progressing on to contemporary fantasy stories, and be...