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