When one of my characters becomes aware of a magical element, it might be because the world is wider than we assume it to be, but it might also be a reminder to pay attention to what is here already, hidden only because it's been forgotten.

Charles de Lint (born December 22 1951) is a World Fantasy Award winning author. De Lint has publiCharles de Lintd 71 books (excluding foreign editions and reprints) thus gaining a reputation as a master in his field. R.

R. Charles de Lint (born December 22 1951) is a World Fantasy Award winning author. R.