Those who knew Charles R. Saunders from the outside never would have guessed at the vast universes contained within him. Charles Saunders was my co-worker, my editor and my friend at the Halifax Daily News. Charles Saunders is a legend.
Imaro, Dossouye, Stormquest and others, this guy made so many pieces that inspired others. Charles R. Saunders, 1946-2020, immensely underappreciated pioneer of sword and soul, a writer of vivid and thoughtful fantasy, creator of Imaro. Like so many authors of Black fantasy, Kirksey grew up devouring the classics — and their often racist undertones.

Source: CBC News September 16, 2020 09:00 UTC