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Sanderson links 'Fourth Wing' surge to 20-year nostalgia cycles

Brandon Sanderson told Joe Abercrombie that 20-year nostalgia cycles help explain the sudden popularity of Fourth Wing and The Empyrean romantasy series. The remark came during a June 26 video conversation about industry trends and Sanderson’s ongoing adaptations. He suggested generational nostalgia can drive renewed interest in particular subgenres.

• Conversation with Joe Abercrombie (video posted June 26)
• Theory of 20-year nostalgia cycles
• Applied explanation to Fourth Wing and The Empyrean series
• Noted he’s working on adaptations of his works