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Guy Gavriel Kay is a bestselling, world-renowned author whose works have been translated into over 30 languages. Originally from western Canada, Guy practiced law, developed a radio series with the CBC, and even assisted Christopher Tolkien with the editing of his father JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion , before becoming established as a fantasy writer. Ben is in Toronto to chat with Guy about writing, creativity, the intersection of art and power, and even the vagaries of pricing single malt whiskey. More About the Guest Guy Gavriel Kay is the international bestselling author of many novels and a book of poetry. He has been awarded the International Goliardos Prize for his work in literature of the fantastic and won the World Fantasy Award for Ysabel in 2008. In 2014, Kay was named to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour. His books include Tigana , The Lions of Al-Rassan , Children of Earth and Sky , and most recently, A Brightness Long Ago . Learn more about Guy and his books , or follow him on Twitter (@guygavrielkay) . Mentioned in this Episode San Gimignano , a walled Italian town known for its medieval towers, often called the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" An Interview with John le Carré in the Paris Review , 1997 Edward Greenspan , renowned Canadian defence lawyer Bill Hammond , New Zealand artist (mentioned mistakenly in the conversation as John) " Mr. Tambourine Man ", a song written by Bob Dylan, 1965 Andy Patton , Canadian painter, critic and scholar based in Toronto Euripides, Sophocles and Aristophanes, playwrights in the ancient Greek theatre Lysistrata , an ancient Greek play written by Aristophanes The Irishman , film directed by Martin Scorsese, 2019 <a title

International bestselling author Guy Gavriel Kay is well known for creating literary worlds that often look like the medieval world. It's been called history with a quarter turn to the fantastic. In this episode he talks with Danièle about his latest novel, A Brightness Long Ago. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

Guy Gavriel Kay discusses his new novel Children of Earth and Sky.