Well, it’s a series, so for the initial series the idea came from a variety of places including other works of fiction, movies, television shows, and my own faith background to add the spark of enduring truth any good story needs.

Zachary Hagen – 31 August 2025

The Back Flap

Either let it burn, or drown it in the waves.

Taariq has continued his descent into madness, and his supporters are more devoted than ever, at least for a time. As he pursues his ultimate goal of reclaiming his dragon form and tearing Aelon and Michael from their throne, Elior, Nereza, Opal, and Nyx aim to follow Michael’s call, but it isn’t easy.

Building a boat in the peaks of Nanony seems foolish to most, and plagues divide the faithful from the merely present until dragon-fire rains down and flood waters rise. Will Taariq finally be defeated, or will his mad rush for power prove successful against the forces of light?

This final installment of The Eternal Chronicles brings together old friends and lovers for one final battle that will decide the fate of Lux and Nox Terra forevermore. This fast-paced tale will keep you hooked from cover to cover with a whiplash race to the end of our heroes’ journey.

About the book

What is the book about?

Eternity’s End is the last book in the Eternal Chronicles series and it finds Elior, Nereza, Opal, and Nyx scrambling to prepare for a global flood that will hopefully reset and rid the world of Taariq and his dark following. As they follow Aelon’s call, obstacles and pain stand in their way challenging whether good will win out over evil.

When did you start writing the book?

I believe I started it in January of 2024

How long did it take you to write it?

The actual writing took about six months.

Where did you get the idea from?

Well, it’s a series, so for the initial series the idea came from a variety of places including other works of fiction, movies, television shows, and my own faith background to add the spark of enduring truth any good story needs.

Were there any parts of the book where you struggled?

YES. Gosh, it was slow going through the first three quarters of the book. I don’t think I was really ready to say goodbye to my characters, so I was elongating my time with them.

What came easily?

The ending. I’ve had it in my mind since the beginning, and it was incredibly satisfying to write.

Are your characters entirely fictitious or have you borrowed from real world people you know?

I’ve absolutely borrowed from people I know to start characters, but they always become their own people, so it’s a little bit of both.

We all know how important it is for writers to read. Are there any particular authors that have influenced how you write and, if so, how have they influenced you?

I often cite Christopher Paolini and C. S. Lewis, and I think their sense of wonder, adventure, and openness to possibility really informed how I write.

Do you have a target reader?

Readers of YA fantasy and YA Christian fantasy are my jam.

About Writing

Do you have a writing process? If so can you please describe it?

I will write down any scrap of an idea that I think will make a good story in my phone notes. That’s step one. From there, I will take time to develop the story by coming up with characters and a plot. Then I decide if it’s a single book or a series and break down the plot as necessary. Then I develop the finer details and steps of how to flesh out the plot and characters. I will separate those plot details into chapters that make sense, import the information into my writing software and write the first draft, which is what takes the longest amount of time. Then I edit the manuscript and prepare for publication.

Do you outline? If so, do you do so extensively or just chapter headings and a couple of sentences?

I go into a bit more detail than that. My chapters usually have a couple shorter scenes in them, so the details of each scene will be added to the outline as well. That’s usually up to a paragraph.

Do you edit as you go or wait until you’ve finished?

Most of the editing is done at the end of the drafting process, but if I have a glaring plot error or something that needs immediate fixing, I will do that. I try not to change anything minor while writing because it slows me down.

Did you hire a professional editor?

I am a professional editor, so sort of? I have in the past when I was just getting started, but I feel more empowered to look for my common mistakes now, so I don’t usually bother.

Do you listen to music while you write? If yes, what gets the fingers tapping?

I do. Truthfully, I just search for writing sprints on Youtube and just follow that structure. Bethany Atezadah has some great ones I like.

About Publishing

Did you submit your work to Agents?

I haven’t, but I’m not opposed to it if I were to ever have a bit more notoriety.

What made you decide to go Indie, whether self-publishing or with an indie publisher? Was it a particular event or a gradual process?

I wanted to have full creative freedom over my work, and you either have to be a big, established name in publishing or self-publish to get that. While I technically own my own small press, its essentially self-publishing.

Did you get your book cover professionally done or did you do it yourself?

I cannot emphasize this enough. People need to get these professionally done. And I do. It’s the first thing people see, and it needs to be good.

Do you have a marketing plan for the book or are you just winging it?

Marketing who? This is the worst part and the part I hate the most. I need to learn how to do this better. I do have a publicist! But that’s not the same thing.

Any advice that you would like to give to other newbies considering becoming Indie authors?

It is a lot of work, it might be years before you see payoff, but it is a ton of fun!

About You

Where did you grow up?

I grew up all over the US and have lived in every region except the PNW, the islands, and New England.

Where do you live now?

I currently live in the sunshine state.

What would you like readers to know about you?

Sour candy is delicious, and I wish I was eating some now. Also, I love that readers are passionate about books. That’s one thing that makes writing sooo fun.

What are you working on now?

I’m a few chapters out from finishing an Aladdin retelling with a twist called Aisha’s secret where Aladdin is actually the prince but Aisha’s wish makes her take his place.

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