Science-fiction author David Walton joins us to explore his new book The Genius Plague. A hard-science novel about a terrifying smart-zombie apocalypse raises questions about what it means to be human and conscious.
Story Men - November 22, 2013
Stephen R. Donaldson and the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
The StoryMen welcome JR.'s favorite author of all time, Stephen R. Donaldson. Steve is the author of the best-selling fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, as well as several more series. We discuss the religious power of stories, what it's like to publish fantasy for four decades, and of course, the end of Thomas Covenant! 0:00 – JR.'s Best Birthday Present EVER 06:00 – The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant 10:00 – Stephen R. Donaldson & the Changing Publishing Landscape 15:30 – The Theology of Thomas Covenant and the Religion of Storytelling 30:00 – Why We Love Anti-Heroes (and Why Thomas Covenant Isn't One) 38:00 – Steve and the Creator 43:00 – Saying Goodbye to Thomas Covenant
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In this Episode:
1 – Which Villain Are You?
6 – David Walton15 – Writing Inspiration
17 – Dangerous Plants
26 – Faith and Science
33 – Which David Walton Book do we start with
36 – PPOW
41 – Connect with David
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PPOW
JR.: Thor Ragnarok
Clay: Mission to Zyxx (podcast)
Matt: Empathy for the Devil by JR. Forasteros
David: Humans (TV show)
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