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
The StoryMen welcome back Emily Maynard. We discuss the books that have most profoundly shaped us... and why they left such a lasting impact. In this Episode: 0:00 – Welcome Back Emily! 03:00 – What Books Have Shaped Us? (First Books) 17:00 – Second Books 31:00 – Third Books 44:00 – Which Shapes Us More: Fiction or Non-Fiction? Find links to al the books in the shownotes!