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bestselling author Victoria Aveyard reflecting on world-building and creative discipline through Tolkien's trilogy

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Why Victoria Aveyard Keeps Turning to Tolkien for Fantasy

In this interview, fantasy author Victoria Aveyard discusses how J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings shaped her…

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August 13, 2026