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To Leave a Warrior Behind: Remembering Charles R. Saunders

Episode Summary

“To Leave a Warrior Behind” is a new biography about Charles R. Saunders, the “Father of Sword and Soul,” a sub-genre in fantasy writing based on African inspired myths and culture. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the book’s author Jon Tattrie about Saunders’ fascinating life as a journalist, his journey to Halifax as an American draft dodger and his almost forgotten legacy as an author who redefined a genre. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Episode Notes

“To Leave a Warrior Behind” is a new biography about Charles R. Saunders, the “Father of Sword and Soul,” a sub-genre in fantasy writing based on African inspired myths and culture.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the book’s author Jon Tattrie about Saunders’ fascinating life as a journalist, his journey to Halifax as an American draft dodger and his almost forgotten legacy as an author who redefined a genre.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.