Story Men - May 13, 2016
Moda Spira with Latifah Phillips
Latifah Phillips returns to the StoryMen to spill the beans on her new solo project Moda Spira. She tells us what it's like to work as an independent musician, and what's next for Moda Spira.
Message: “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