Charles de Lint
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Born | magical realism, urban fantasy | December 22, 1951
Spouse | MaryAnn Harris (m. 1980) |
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Charles de Lint[1][2][3] (born December 22, 1951) is a Canadian writer.
Primarily a writer of fantasy fiction, he has composed works of
As an
Personal life
Charles de Lint was born in 1951 in Bussum, in North Holland in the Netherlands. His family emigrated to Canada when he was four months old. He grew up in Canada, as well as overseas, but has lived in Ottawa since he was age eleven.
In 1974 he met MaryAnn Harris,[7][8] and they married in 1980. They now live in Ottawa. Harris is first editor of de Lint's fiction and also his business manager.[9]
MaryAnn Harris has been hospitalized since September 6, 2021 for a rare and debilitating tick-borne virus.[10]
Career
During his late twenties to early thirties, de Lint worked in a
Writing
Charles de Lint started writing in 1983 and has been a full-time writer ever since, publishing about forty books between 1984 and 1997, and 71 books (excluding foreign editions and reprints), in total, thus gaining a reputation as a master of fantasy.
He published three horror novels using the pseudonym Samuel M. Key[11] which have subsequently been reprinted by Orb Books as by Charles de Lint. He has also published a children's book, A Circle of Cats, illustrated by artist Charles Vess.[12]
Style and settings
His main genre, that of contemporary fantasy, which combines the real world with the "otherworld", allows the co-existence of the natural and the supernatural. This has been termed a metaphor for the lack of indigenous folklore in most of Canada living side-by-side with the living oral traditions of the Native Americans.[13] De Lint, however, draws upon not only North American Aboriginal culture, but also the folklore of other cultures. For example, his novel, Moonheart, uses elements of both Native American and Welsh folklore.[13]
Many of his early books are set in Ottawa, while others (1990–2009) have been set mainly in his fictional North American city of
Recognition
De Lint has received many awards, including the 2000
Other literary work
In addition to being the author of numerous novels and short stories, de Lint is also a poet, folklorist, and critic. His poetry can be found online in the Endicott Studio Journal of Mythic Arts. He has taught creative writing workshops in Canada and the United States, and was writer‑in‑residence for two public libraries in Ottawa. He has also written original songs; his main instruments are flute, fiddle, whistles, vocals and guitar. In 2011, de Lint released his first CD, Old Blue Truck[14] De Lint has also been a judge for the Nebula Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Award and the Bram Stoker Award.
Music and art
De Lint plays folk, Irish and Celtic music with his wife MaryAnn; at one time playing at a local pub, and most recently doing concerts at FaerieWorlds and FaerieCon West in Seattle. He plays multiple instruments and sings and writes his own songs. In 2011 de Lint released his first album, Old Blue Truck,[15] which was released alongside his wife MaryAnn Harris's album, Crow Girls [16] in which he also contributes.
Bibliography
Novels
- The Riddle of the Wren. New York: Ace Books. 1984.
- Moonheart: A Romance. New York: Ace Books. 1984.
- The Harp of the Grey Rose. Norfolk, Va.: Donning. 1985.
- Mulengro: A Romany Tale. 1985.
- Yarrow. 1986.
- Jack, the Giant-Killer. 1987.[17]
- Greenmantle. 1988.
- Wolf Moon. 1988.
- Svaha. 1989.
- The Valley of Thunder. Philip José Farmer's Dungeon series #3. 1989.
- The Hidden City. Philip José Farmer's Dungeon series #5. 1990.
- Ghostwood. 1990.[18]
- Drink Down the Moon. 1990.[17]
- Angel of Darkness. 1990.[19]
- The Little Country. 1991.[20]
- Into the Green. 1993.
- The Wild Wood (Brian Froud's Faerielands, Illustrated by Brian Froud) (1994)
- Memory and Dream (1994)
- Someplace to Be Flying (1998)
- The Road to Lisdoonvarna (2001)
- The Blue Girl (2004)
- The Mystery of Grace (2009)
- Eyes Like Leaves (2009)
- Under My Skin (2012)
- Over My Head (2013)
- Out of This World (2014)
- The Wind in His Heart (2017)
- Juniper Wiles (2021)
- Juniper Wiles and the Ghost Girls (2022)
Young adult novels
Some additional young adult novels are listed under their series name below.
- Little (Grrl) Lost (2007)
- The Painted Boy (2010)
- The Cats of Tanglewood Forest (illustrated by Charles Vess) (2013)
- Seven Wild Sisters: A Modern Fairy Tale (illustrated by Charles Vess) (2002)
Novellas
- Berlin (1989)
- The Fair in Emain Macha (1990)
- Our Lady of the Harbour (1991)-1992 World Fantasy awardnominee
- Paperjack (1992)-1993 World Fantasy awardnominee
- Death Leaves an Echo (part of three novella collection, Cafe Purgatoriam) (1991)
- A Circle of Cats (illustrated by World Fantasy awardnominee
- Promises to Keep (2007, Tachyon Publications)
Chapbooks
- Laughter in the Leaves (1984)
- Ghosts of Wind and Shadow (1991)
- Refinerytown (2003)
- This Moment (2005)
- Make A Joyful Noise (2006)
- Old Man Crow (2007)
- Riding Shotgun (2007)
- Yellow Dog (2008)
Short stories published in book form
- Ascian in Rose (1987) (re-published in Spiritwalk)
- Westlin Wind (1989) (re-published in Spiritwalk)
- Uncle Dobbin's Parrot Fair (1991) (re-published in Dreams Underfoot)
- Our Lady of the Harbour (1991) (re-published in Dreams Underfoot)
- Paperjack (1991) (re-published in Dreams Underfoot)
- Merlin Dreams in the Mondream Wood (1992) (re-published in Spiritwalk)
- The Wishing Well (1993) (re-published in The Ivory and the Horn)
- The Buffalo Man (1999) (re-published in Tapping the Dream Tree)
Collections
- De Grijze Roos ("The Grey Rose") (1983) (translated into Flemish)
- Hedgework and Guessery (1991)
- Spiritwalk (1992)
- Dreams Underfoot (1993)
- The Ivory and the Horn (1995)
- Jack of Kinrowan (1995)
- Moonlight and Vines (1999)
- The Newford Stories (1999) (contains the stories from Dreams Underfoot, The Ivory and the Horn, and Moonlight and Vines)
- Triskell Tales (2000)
- Waifs and Strays (2002)
- Tapping the Dream Tree (2002)
- A Handful of Coppers (Collected Early Stories, Vol.1: Heroic Fantasy) (2003)
- Quicksilver & Shadow (Collected Early Stories, Vol.2) (2004)
- The Hour Before Dawn (2005)
- Triskell Tales 2 (2006)
- What the Mouse Found (2008)
- Woods and Waters Wild (2009)
- Muse and Reverie (2009)
- The Very Best of Charles de Lint (2010, Tachyon Publications)
Newford series
Newford is a fictional North American city where Charles de Lint has set many of his novels and short stories. Human beings share the city with European and Native American mythological legends, finding common ground as they live out their daily lives or find themselves swept up in adventures.[21]
- The Dreaming Place (young adult, illustrated by Brian Froud) (1990)
- From a Whisper to a Scream (first published under the pseudonym Samuel M. Key) (1992)
- Dreams Underfoot (1993)
- I'll Be Watching You (first published under the pseudonym Samuel M. Key) (1994)
- Memory and Dream (1994)
- The Ivory and the Horn (1995)
- Trader (1997)-1998 World Fantasy Award nominee
- Someplace to Be Flying (1998)-1999 World Fantasy Award nominee
- Moonlight and Vines (1999)
- The Newford Stories (1999) (compiles Dreams Underfoot, The Ivory and the Horn, and Moonlight and Vines)
- Forests of the Heart (2000)-2000 Nebula Award nominee
- The Onion Girl (2001)-2002 World Fantasy Award nominee
- Seven Wild Sisters (novella illustrated by Charles Vess) (2002)-2003 World Fantasy Award nominee
- Tapping the Dream Tree (2002)
- Spirits in the Wires (2003)
- A Circle of Cats (2003) (written as a children's book)
- Medicine Road (illustrated by Charles Vess, Tachyon Publications) (2004)
- The Blue Girl (young adult) (2004)
- The Hour Before Dawn (2005)
- Widdershins (2006)
- Promises to Keep (2007, Tachyon Publications)
- Old Man Crow (2007)
- Dingo (young adult) (2008)
- Muse and Reverie (2009)
- Juniper Wiles (2021)
- Juniper Wiles and the Ghost Girls (2022)
Short stories
- "The Valley of the Troll" in Sword and Sorceress I (1984)
- "Cold Blows The Wind" in Sword and Sorceress II (1985)
- "The Weeping Oak" in Sword and Sorceress IV (1987)
- "Into the Green" in Sword and Sorceress V (1988)
- "One Chance" in Werewolves (edited by Jane Yolen and Martin H. Greenberg). Reprinted in Bruce Coville's Book of Spine Tinglers (1988)
- "Companions to the Moon" in Realms of Fantasy (June, 2007). Reprinted in Peter S. Beagle's The Urban Fantasy (2011)
- "Ten for the Devil" in Battle Magic (Daw Books). Reprinted in Tim Pratt's Sympathy for the Devil (2010)
- "The Butter Spirit's Tithe (2004) in Emerald Magic
De Lint also scripted several comic books for Barry Blair's Aircel Publishing in the mid-1980s.
His short story, "The Sacred Fire", was made into a short film by
Review columns
De Lint writes a regular review column called "Books to Look For" for the
Discography
- Old Blue Truck[15] (2011)
- Crow Girls (MaryAnn Harris)[16] (2011)
- The Loon's Lament—digital single (2011)[24] (previously released on the album A Walk on the Windy Side in 2002).
References
- ^ a b Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: About Me". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: Biography". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: Music". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "Mythic Reading Lists". Mythic Reading Lists. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint Bibliography: Novels". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "JoMA Archives: Poetry". JoMA Archives: Poetry. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "MaryAnn Harris". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "The Meeting". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "MaryAnn Harris". www.reclectica.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Crawford, Blair (March 18, 2023). "A tick bite, the Powassan virus, and MaryAnn's struggle". Ottawa Citizen. PostMedia. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c John Robert Colombo "de Lint, Charles" The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature. Eugene Benson and William Toye. Oxford University Press 2001. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. York University. October 25, 2011 <http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t201.e374 Archived August 19, 2021, at the Wayback Machine>
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: A Circle of Cats (2003) Description". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c Steven, Lawrence. "Welwyn Wilton Katz and Charles de Lint: New Fantasy as a Canadian Post-colonial Genre." Worlds of Wonder: Readings in Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature. Ed. Jean-François Leroux and Camille R. La Bossière. Ottawa: University of Ottawa Press, 2004. 57–72. Print.
- ^ a b Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ a b Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: Music - Old Blue Truck". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ a b Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: Music - Crow Girls EP by MaryAnn Harris". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ a b Re-published in Jack of Kinrowan
- ^ Re-published in Spiritwalk
- ^ First published under the pseudonym Samuel M. Key
- ^ 1992 World Fantasy Award nominee
- ^ "Macmillan series: Newford". Macmillan Publishers. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "The Sacred Fire (1994)". IMDb. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Fantasy and Science Fiction Departments: Books To Look For - Charles de Lint". www.sfsite.com. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Webmaster, Rodger Turner. "Charles de Lint: Music - The Loon's Lament—Digital Single". www.sfsite.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
External links
- Charles de Lint
- Charles de Lint at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- At OFearna's site
- Year's Best 2012: Charles de Lint on "A Tangle of Green Men"
- Locus Online: Charles de Lint interview excerpts (issue 6, June 2003)
- Interview with Charles de Lint ( Challenging Destiny Number 9, 2000)
- Kim Antieau: Interview with Charles de Lint (April 28, 2008)
- Charles de Lint – SF Signal (2010)
- Bookslut: An Interview with Charles de Lint (June 2006) Archived October 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- Charles de Lint – Online Radio Interview with the Author (December 2009)
- Charles de Lint: Interview by NerdHelm (2011) Archived July 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- Fantasy, Rockabilly & Grace: An Interview with Genre Master Charles De Lint (March 2009)
- Green Man's Charles de Lint Edition
- Someplace to Be Flying: An Interview with Charles de Lint by Michael McCarty