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Fantasy, as I see it, is like a bear in hibernation. And the new dawn of spring is fast approaching for this sleeping bear.

Despite what people may say, think, or believe, Fantasy is no where near gone! As a young writer, I have seen and talked to many other aspiring authors. And respectively, many of these young writers have a desire to excel in fantasy. None even know of the believed stagnation of the genre, even I didn't know that it was old enough to go stagnant until I read on the back of the 'Wheel of Time; The Eye of the World' with reviewers comments. One, written by an Orson Scott Card, read; "Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World proves that there's still plenty of life in the ancient tradition of epic fantasy.'

The many young writers who seek to write fantasy derive much of their inspiration from T.V. shows that they watch, as well as an undying with to express their creativity. As an example, if I may, I will bring up 'Eragon'. An epic fantasy, to be sure, written by none other than a Nineteen-year-old Christopher Paolini. Young, certainly aspiring, and an excellent author set his mark on the world with his epic fantasy novel. And it was not a one time deal, many authors, such as myself, find inspiration through that.

Another example of the powerful fantasy signs, one series everyone knows and loves, 'Harry Potter' by J. K. Rowling. The series has left its imprint in the literary world, as many authors I talk to are aware of. This series explores the mystics of fantasy, something that incorporates the very core of the genre. And with the cast as they are, its no wonder its set it's a major imprint.

And who could forget the power of 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C. S. Lewis. It was every child's dream to explore a new and exciting fantasy world, and Narnia allowed passage into this dreamworld. The many different kinds of people seen, the power of magic and steel combined, as well as all the classic stories that put our soul into a fantastic state.

I use the term, 'oncoming spring' to depict the oncoming wave of authors thats sure to break their way into a literary world, motivated by the wish that their creativity will be expressed. And even if their path is hard, no one can deny the motivation these writers have to express their best. Their inspiration to express their creativity arises so easily, all from the many series that exist today.

There are many series that could be listed, such as 'Lost Years of Merlin' and 'The Golden Compass', but the point has been made quite clear. In conclusion, even if things look bleak in the topic, don't say it has become stagnant, because a new wave of young authors will beg to differ. It is merely winter as of now and soon, a spring will arise with the next generation of fantasy authors.

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