130: Jim C Hines (Kitemaster)

About this episode

Charlie and Jim C Hines discuss the development of his story 'Kitemaster', exploring themes of grief, humor, and the physics behind the narrative.

Charlie and Jim C Hines (Kitemaster) discuss how his story developed over a number of years, including wonder and physics reasoning in the book, his excellent study of grief (and humour in that context), and his unique and choices in regards to the book world's belief system of an afterlife. Please note there is some very mild swearing in this episode, as well as discussions of cancer and death. Please also note, on a very different subject, that there are spoilers for The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe as well as Serenity (Firefly) and, sort of, for Star Wars: A New Hope. I doubt anyone but me will mind, but I'm including the info regardless. General references: Cancelled Fable Legends game Jim's link-to-all-posts on his poses as women on the covers of fantasy books Jim's post about the physics of the kiteships 17 Again Books mentioned by name or extensively: C S Lewis: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe Jim C Hines: Slayer Of Old (referenced as Unchosen Ones) Jim C Hines: Kitemaster Jim C Hines: Fable: Blood Of Heroes Jim C Hines: Magic Ex Libris (series) Jim C Hines: Goblin Quest Release details: recorded 23rd June 2025; published 13th October 2025 Where to find Jim…

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Place

Guest: Jim C Hines

Topics covered

• grief
• humor
• physics
• afterlife
• story development

Keywords

• Kitemaster
• Jim C Hines
• grief
• humor
• physics
• afterlife
• The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Kitemaster, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Slayer Of Old, Fable: Blood Of Heroes, Magic Ex Libris, Goblin Quest

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