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Jan 24, 2020

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 TiganaThe Lions of Al-RassanChildren of Earth and Sky, and most recently, A Brightness Long Ago.

Learn more about Guy and his books, or follow him on Twitter (@guygavrielkay).

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The Quote of the Week

"How we remember changes how we have lived. Time runs both ways. We make stories of our lives."

- From Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay