Episode 495: Ten Minutes with Charles de Lint

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. World Fantasy Award Life Achievement recipient and WorldCon Guest of Honor Charles de Lint joins Jonathan to discuss living, working, and reading in these strange times, what he's been working on, the relationship between his work and contemporary urban fantasy, the rewards he's found in taking control of his own publishing, and a new series of urban fantasy novels set in Newford, starting with Juniper Wiles, which he is planning for later this year. Books mentioned include: The Wind in His Heart by Charles de Lint Ballistic Kiss: A Sandman Slim Novel by Richard Kadrey Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne Melissa F. Olson is creating stories: A Patreon by Melissa F. Olson Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's by Tiffany Midge