Uploaded July 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“There is always the possibility of redemption for my characters, even for someone who has fallen. There’s always the chance they can turn and come back.”
Science fiction author Timothy Zahn is known for his Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, which helped revive that imaginary world. In this video, he discusses his early sci-fi work, comparing intelligent story lines to a game of chess. Villains, heroes, and insurmountable problems are all part of the puzzle.
“There is always the possibility of redemption for my characters, even for someone who has fallen. There’s always the chance they can turn and come back.”
Science fiction author Timothy Zahn is known for his Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, which helped revive that imaginary world. In this video, he discusses his early sci-fi work, comparing intelligent story lines to a game of chess. Villains, heroes, and insurmountable problems are all part of the puzzle.
