“Don't
forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the
stories that you have to tell.” – Charles de Lint
Multi-talented and multi-faceted, de
Lint has told many, many stories in various genres, although fantasy is highest
on his list. To date he has published a
remarkable 73 books (and counting) plus numerous novellas, short stories, works
of poetry, and song lyrics. Among his
many works are the best-selling The Newford series (Dreams Underfoot,
Widdershins, The Blue Girl, The Onion Girl, Moonlight
and Vines, and Someplace to be Flying), and stand-alone novels like Moonheart,
The Mystery of Grace, and A Circle of Cats.
Also a noted essayist, critic and
folklorist he frequently writes book reviews for The Magazine of Fantasy
& Science Fiction and has served as a judge for the Nebula Award, the
World Fantasy Award, and the Bram Stoker Award.
Born on this date in 1951, the
talented Canadian is a frequent lecturer and teacher at creative writing
workshops in both Canada and the U.S., and together with his wife MaryAnn
Harris has produced several musical albums as both a lyricist and a musician (he
plays several different instruments). And, he maintains a wonderful exuberance about
his writing.
“Life is like art. You have to work
hard to keep it simple and still have meaning,” de Lint said.
“I want to touch the heart of the world and
make it smile.” 
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