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
Author Lorie Langdon returns to the StoryMen! She reflects on how it feels to wrap up her 4-novel DOON series, then puts our geek credentials to shame. And finally, Lorie gives us the scoop on her buzzy new YA mystery, Gilt Hollow. Listen in for tips on writing a good mystery, plus a couple of fun updates from the StoryMen on our own writing projects!